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4.6

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Evaluating 2,452 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently praise the support staff for being extremely helpful, polite, and exceptionally quick to resolve difficult technical issues like malware infections and website errors. Consumers genuinely appreciate the knowledgeable agents who patiently guide them through complex tasks such as account restorations, migrations, and site staging processes. However, some reviewers were not happy with long wait times and slow responses from customer support during difficult technical troubleshooting sessions. A few other people also noted frustrations regarding unexpected service charges and confusing billing practices tied directly to their contracts.

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Customer service

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Staff

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My partner was a host gator fan he always spoke highly of their in-depth knowledge, eagerness to help and their attention to detail when needed. And now that he has passed i have had to wrap t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shailaja saved my day! Over a period of 2 days, i've been in contact with Hostgator Live Chat but Both Previous attempts were unsuccessful, hence my website was sort of "broken". Then came Shailaja... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to assist me with the free full account restoration escalation. I truly appreciate your help and the way you handled my request. You have b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shweta, you are the best. she literally explained it so nicely instead of sharing articles like another representative. cleared all my stupid doubts patiently. really appreciate. she should get raised... See more

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  1. Web Hosting Company
  2. also in
  3. Business to Business Service
  4. DNS Provider
  5. Software Company
  6. Website Designer

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT Customer Care!

My primary website was compromised. I reached Kim in support, who was very caring and helpful. I've been a HostGator reseller customer for over 20 years and have had overall wonderful experiences, with today being among the best. Kim was very courteous and continued to come back to the line, updating me on the work. Ultimately, he was able to identify the issues, run a backup to be safe, do the necessary cleanup and updates, and get me back up and running 15 minutes later! This is not standard as this should have been an issue for my development team, but they were unavailable, and I have deep appreciation for Kim's knowledge and follow-through!

June 9, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Peter,
We love hearing this, thank you so much for the kind words and for sticking with us for over 20 years (wow!). Kim will be thrilled to hear the shout-out. We're so glad you were back up and running quickly and that we could jump in when your dev team was out of pocket. Here's to smooth sailing from here and if anything pops up, you know where to find us!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hostgator has the best customer service…

Hostgator has the best customer service of any company I have ever dealt with! They always help me with my reseller account and get whatever my problem is fixed within one session. Today, I had issues with email and a security certificate. Both problems were resolved in a very friendly and timely manner. Thanks, HostGator! Your customer service ROCKS!

June 9, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Stevens,
Thank you for your fantastic review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reseller of Years

I have been a customer for many years, and except for a rare couple of issues, most were handled quickly and in 1 interaction. The staff has always been respectful and helpful in all cases.

May 28, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Royce,
Thank you for your wonderful review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a reseller for over seven…

I've been a reseller for over seven years and Hostgator support has always been great.

May 12, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Ray,
Thank you for being with us for seven years! Here's to another seven and then some.

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

15+years as a reseller with Hostgator...

I've been in hostgator for 15years as a reseller and today is not the shadow that it used to be.
Support quality is lower every year.
They are expensive for the provided services and has some serious space(SSD) limitations on the services provided.
And we are here today having emails configuration issues every month , something gets wrong on the dedicated server and you can only go to support to fix the same records over and over.
Lost too many clients and I am tired, just want to close all accounts but is not easy.

May 8, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Eduardo,
Thanks so much for sticking with HostGator for 15 years, that kind of long-term partnership means a lot, and we’re disappointed to hear it’s felt like a letdown lately. We get how frustrating it is to keep running into the same issues, especially when it affects your clients and business. If you're open to it, we’d love the chance to help make things right. With a few account details, we’d be happy to facilitate support and get someone to dive into what’s going on. Whether it’s resolving recurring issues or helping you figure out next steps, we’re here to assist however we can.

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient help when needed!

After 18 years at a hosting company, I decided because of change they were making that I did not like (mainly getting rid of cpanel) I decided to go with a new company. Hostgator came highly recommended. As a reseller, I need a service I can count on. Having hit a few road blocks (mainly ns propagation) I was starting to think maybe Hostgator isnt for me however, on one final attempt for support I was put in tough with Adithya Sreedhar. Oh how I wish I would have reached Adithya on my first contact. Adithya was able to solve my issue in less than 10 minutes with full explanations and instant results. Wow! What I do love about Hostgator is that help is there when you need it. I am most grateful for Adithya and looking forward to finally migrating my clients over to my new reseller account.

April 4, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi B,
That’s one epic hosting journey! After 18 years with another provider, making the leap is no small thing—especially when the cPanel gets cut. We're glad you gave HostGator a shot, even with a few bumps along the way. And huge shoutout to Adithya Sreedhar for stepping in like a true tech hero!

Solving the issue in under 10 minutes and backing it up with clear explanations? That’s what we call service done right. We're pumped to have you (and your clients!) on board and can’t wait to be your reliable partner going forward. Let the migrations begin!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am customer from 2017 but this year I…

I am customer from 2017 but this year I have to leave.

the price too much decreased in these years but this year the reseller hosting is much expensive, you should pay seperate for cPanel license or you will get 1 cPanel which will be like shared hosting.
the service and customer support is too nice and even on sunday they solve the problem but prices are too high for a company who has reseller from Afghanistan.

March 27, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Akbar,
We appreciate your time with us since 2017 and your feedback on pricing and service. We understand that cost is an important factor, and we value your perspective. If you’d like, we can have our support team review your account and explore any possible options—just provide some account details, and we’ll be happy to take a look.

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I think I've been with Hostgator since…

I think I've been with Hostgator since their second year of business when my brother worked there. Maybe 20+ years? Anyway I'm an aluminum-level reseller with 6 domains and I'm still here which says everything you need to know.

March 21, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi TC,
Wow, 20+ years—that’s some true hosting dedication! Sounds like you’ve seen it all and stuck around for the ride, which says a lot. We appreciate you being part of the HostGator family and keeping those six domains running strong. Here’s to many more years of smooth sailing!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service but not Canadian

I've had a Reseller account for over 12 years and have been ecstatic with the reliability of the service and the outstanding technical support I receive. Unfortunately I'm moving my business back to a Canadian company due to the current hostilities towards our country from the US government...such a shame. :(

March 13, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi,
Thank you for your five-star review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The free SSL cert was not automatically…

The free SSL cert was not automatically installing on a particular new domain in my reseller account. I interacted with the chat interface and the helper patiently asked questions about the problem and requested relevant screen shots. Solved the problem flawlessly once he had the necessary info.

February 19, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi,
Thank you for the kind words!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been reseller hosting with them…

I've been reseller hosting with them for years. They are great. I have no complaints. Any time I have an issue, they fix it right away. Ananya Mahadev has helped me recently and did a great job with my SSL.

February 14, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Clarence,
Thank you for this five-star review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Starting it was cost effective

Starting it was cost effective, stable and options for a reseller. Now 25+ years later, it is more. Still cost effective, still stable and even more options. Everything about them is great. ~LArry

January 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a non-tech-savvy customer for 20 years!

I've been a customer for almost 20 years and have had excellent support! I had the Reseller account for $40-ish a month; I'm not sure if they helped me more than they would've with a web hosting plan, but I also didn't have one of the high-end plans either. I'm a web designer, not a developer/programmer, so I've needed help with issues with Wordpress, cPanel, WHM, domain issues, etc. I always use the chat and they've always been able to help me in one conversation, often fixing the problems for me while I waited. For anyone not super tech-savvy but still DIY I highly recommend. They've been a huge support.

February 4, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Brian,

Thank you for the outstanding review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THEY DO NOT VALUE ANTIQUITY AS CUSTOMERS, I FELT SCAMMED.

I have been a Hostgator customer for over a decade, I don't have much experience with servers and when I consulted I noticed that I had been paying 130USD per month for a reseller server and the server was very old, with old CentOS v7.9.2009 STANDARD kvm hardware. When I realized that the same company had much more modern VPS servers at less than half the price, I felt really cheated and when I searched with Hostgator they would offer me a new server with greater speed, capacity and more secure software, they didn't want to consider any benefit for my long 10 years of belonging to them. So I decided with pain in my soul to change providers.

THEY DO NOT VALUE ANTIQUITY, I FELT SCAMMED.

They do not value customer loyalty, I felt cheated

February 3, 2025
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Reply from HostGator

Hi Roger,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important it is to feel valued as a long-term customer, and we appreciate your feedback. We have provided this information to our team, and they will be reaching out to discuss this further. If there’s anything else you’d like to share in the meantime, we’re here to listen.

Ashley
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick and professional

Very quick and professional! I was having trouble logging into my Reseller account and I was able to get it resolved and on my way in less than 5 mins. You guys rock. No wasted time with personal service! Love the chat feature!

January 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top-notch support 24/7

I want to give a big shoutout to Deviprasad from HostGator for helping me resolve an issue with my reseller hosting subscription. The process was smooth, and he was incredibly professional, patient, and efficient. This experience reminded me why I always choose HostGator—their top-notch support and excellent customer service are unmatched. Thank you for consistently delivering such a reliable service!

January 9, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Support

Every time I deal with support, they always solve my issue effectively. I only wish the reseller hosting included more robust security. I have to pay extra for sitelock to keep wordpress sites up and running. And when you're a reseller they know you have clients and their sites going down is a bad look.

January 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ananya Mahadev

Ananya Mahadev! Was excellent and helped me get my reseller account renewed. HostGator customer service is always the best that I have experienced!

December 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I maintain over reseller 130 websites…

I maintain over reseller 130 websites on a HostGator's Server, and once in awhile I need to phone in (or chat in) to have a problem solved. And the HG Support Team ALWAYS solves it, and they do so with intelligence and expertise. Joel Crasta was my tech today, and he was top-flight! I have been with Host Gator for over 15 years, and never have I had to reconsider.

November 17, 2024
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