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Founded in 2002
Houston, Texas, United States
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HostGator Reviews Summary

Overall, the company has established a reputation for providing reliable services and competitive pricing, with many customers noting ease of use and effective technical support. However, concerns regarding customer service persist, particularly related to inconsistent support experiences and delays in response times. While some users have had positive interactions with knowledgeable representatives, others reported frustrations with unresolved issues and inadequate communication. Despite these challenges, a significant number of long-term customers express satisfaction and loyalty, indicating that while improvements in customer service are needed, the core offerings are generally well-regarded.

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shipping
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returns
51
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Illinois
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Hoping for better treatment then last hosting service.

Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi John,

We hope for this as well. Thank you for choosing HostGator!

Marissa
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Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was recommended by a website authoring consultant.

Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Bruce,

Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
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Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have had trouble using the live support chat multiple times. I have started conversations and then all of a sudden the chats 'drop'.

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Frances,

I want to start by thanking you for the positive review. This being said I want to make sure any concerns you may have are going to be addressed if you are unable to get help from our chat support. I have created a case for our escalations team and they will be in touch with you soon just to make sure you are getting the support you need. Thank you again!

Marissa
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Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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HostGator received the best reviews from sources I trust (like PC Mag). Even for a first-timer, the process was seamless and I was able to find a WordPress template and get my site active almost immediately.

Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Daniel,

We are very happy to hear this. Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
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Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good support team for resolving any issues faced during installation

Date of experience: September 27, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi American,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You need to improve and comply with due dates on your billing. If a bill is due on a certain date, you collect the bill on that date, NOT sixteen days prior to due dates.

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 26, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Lisa,

Unfortunately when it comes to auto renewal this is our policy just to make sure nothing goes wrong when we do bill the account that could cause problems. This being said we do send courtesy emails prior to when we do auto renew letting you know the money will be taken out early. I have created a case with our escalations team who should be able to help you out with this and go over some options that you may prefer. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

Marissa
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Morocco
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love the support team and the easy installations

Date of experience: September 26, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Reda,

Our support team is pretty awesome isn't it? Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have had nothing but problems-I am ready to cancel

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 26, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Johnny,

We definitely don't want you to cancel. Let us reach out and see what we can do. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Bangladesh
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I don't uses this hosting before...
September 25, 2021

I don't uses this hosting before... I am a new user. But feel this is good to see.

Date of experience: September 25, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Md,

Welcome to HostGator. We are always happy to help so feel free to reach out any time!

DJ
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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You don't warn when registering a domain that you will be spam call if you don't pay for securing your data. Why do you pay extra for that? Don't you want to keep customers?

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 24, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Jose,

Of course we want to keep customers. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out to see how we can help.

DJ
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ionos sucked so bad, I had the biggest website nightmare of all time and after the second time of them messing up and deleting my whole entire website there was absolutely no way I was staying.

Date of experience: September 24, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Angela,

We are sorry you had such a poor experience but we are happy to have you as part of our HostGator family!

DJ
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Minnesota
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So far, this site has been very difficult to use. I just wanted to transfer my website to HG. It has taken hours. The live chat is not sufficient tech support.

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 24, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Robert,

We definitely want to get you taken care of. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I thought you would be fast but I can't even upload pictures
I'm look of something else.

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Kenneth,

We would love to see what we can do. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out.

DJ
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South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Came by recommendation of ease to use, however, the site won't accept my login information in order to utilise the templates that I am supposed to have access to

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Sierra,

Let us get you that access. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got in touch well with the agent and they were helpful.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Derby,

We would love to change that. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had a website that was transferred, and they just billed me for a website they haven't had in over 2 years! No notice they were going to do it, otherwise I would have addressed it. Seriously mad right now!

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Shelly,

Looks like we got the issue resolved! We wish you luck on your future hosting endeavor.

DJ
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Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I paid but still don't have access to build my website

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Jaret,

We would love to try to get you access. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Been using HostGator for many years well over a decade, and after trying the competition I never left again.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Tyler,

We are happy to have you! Thank you for choosing HostGator.

DJ
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Italy
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Researched Web Hosting and decided HostGator was the best Value for Money for a beginner like myself.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey James,

We believe you made the right choice! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I paid my hosting plan and my service is still suspended

HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Angel,

That's no good. Let us fix this for you. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator