HostGator Review
SJ
Steven Johnson
Updated
February 08, 2020
Hosting Features
Free SSL Certificate
Yes
Control Panel:
cPanel
phpMyAdmin:
Yes
Visit HostGator http://www.hostgator.com
Editor review
1 review
Well Known and Quality Hosting Company
Overall rating
4.3
Features
4.5
User Experience
4.0
Price
5.0
Site Speed & Uptime
4.0
Tech Support
4.0
HostGator is one of our favorite WP hosting companies. Having used them for over five years, we remain a very happy customer. The servers are fast and well managed and customer support is always there for any questions.
cPanel which is the control panel they use is set up just right for WordPress. HostGator provides several 1-click installers to make it easier than ever to get your next blog up and running.
Server Speed & Uptime
You can expect very good server speed and uptime when using a HostGator Shared plan. The results will only get better when using one of the more robust/expensive plans. Keep in mind that it is shared hosting and one bad site can bring the whole server down. HostGator has nice security measure and monitors to keep this form happening.
Should you decide to go with a 3rd party CDN, just ask support and they can enable rsync which will give you the ability to automatically transfer images and files to the CDN.
Final Thought
It seems that over the years HostGator has been able to refine the art of hosting and especially shared hosting. We are very happy with HostGator and will continue to use them.
As an award winning hosting service provider, HostGator provides top-notch security, management and customer support to its customers through various options.
cPanel which is the control panel they use is set up just right for WordPress. HostGator provides several 1-click installers to make it easier than ever to get your next blog up and running.
Server Speed & Uptime
You can expect very good server speed and uptime when using a HostGator Shared plan. The results will only get better when using one of the more robust/expensive plans. Keep in mind that it is shared hosting and one bad site can bring the whole server down. HostGator has nice security measure and monitors to keep this form happening.
Should you decide to go with a 3rd party CDN, just ask support and they can enable rsync which will give you the ability to automatically transfer images and files to the CDN.
Final Thought
It seems that over the years HostGator has been able to refine the art of hosting and especially shared hosting. We are very happy with HostGator and will continue to use them.
As an award winning hosting service provider, HostGator provides top-notch security, management and customer support to its customers through various options.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Professional
How long have you used this host:
more than 5 years
Review Summary
HostGator is a well established hosting company and one of the main players in the shared hosting market. In recent years hosting support quality has decreased
HostGator is one of the best WordPress hosting companies, offering lots of hosting plans. Shared hosting up to dedicated servers, allowing for your site to grow without switching hosts.
HostGator is one of the best WordPress hosting companies, offering lots of hosting plans. Shared hosting up to dedicated servers, allowing for your site to grow without switching hosts.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cpanel
Well Known
Competitive Price
Well Known
Competitive Price
Cons
Server Quality has decreased
Tech support quality is not what it was
Tech support quality is not what it was
SJ
Steven Johnson
User reviews
9 reviews
Overall rating
3.8
Features
3.9(9)
User Experience
3.7(9)
Price
3.8(9)
Site Speed & Uptime
3.8(9)
Tech Support
3.7(9)
They are stealing money
Overall rating
0.5
Features
0.5
User Experience
0.5
Price
0.5
Site Speed & Uptime
0.5
Tech Support
0.5
Do not use the site and do not enter any of your personal information.
Otherwise you will find out one year later, that their system kept your information and settled the payment method as an automatic and you will be charged for whatever package you were looking for. even though you thought you deleted your information there.
Most importantly, they do not refund? Because they want so. Because they are desperate, hunting for every penny they can steal!
Otherwise you will find out one year later, that their system kept your information and settled the payment method as an automatic and you will be charged for whatever package you were looking for. even though you thought you deleted your information there.
Most importantly, they do not refund? Because they want so. Because they are desperate, hunting for every penny they can steal!
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
Wordpress Beginner
Review Summary
M
Mariam
i am not satisfied with hostgator now…
Overall rating
1.0
Features
1.0
User Experience
1.0
Price
1.0
Site Speed & Uptime
1.0
Tech Support
1.0
i am not satisfied with hostgator now…
because it’s server mostly down now… and it iritate my user experience and traffic too…
i hate hostgator now…
because it’s server mostly down now… and it iritate my user experience and traffic too…
i hate hostgator now…
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Intermediate User
How long have you used this host:
more than 1 year
S
stuatt
Experience growing pains!
Overall rating
3.4
Features
4.0
User Experience
3.0
Price
4.0
Site Speed & Uptime
3.0
Tech Support
3.0
HG in my opinion is just ok. I think they have experienced growing pains as the CS staff is not quite as knowledgeable as I would have expected.
What bugs me about HG is they have Ads in their Cpanel! Really? I mean I am already paying for your hosting service why do you need ads there? Sorry HG I don’t need ads there and I am migrating my websites to another host.
There are plenty of other very good hosting companies that don’t have ads in their Cpanel and offer equal or better technical support, uptime, features, and service.
What bugs me about HG is they have Ads in their Cpanel! Really? I mean I am already paying for your hosting service why do you need ads there? Sorry HG I don’t need ads there and I am migrating my websites to another host.
There are plenty of other very good hosting companies that don’t have ads in their Cpanel and offer equal or better technical support, uptime, features, and service.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Intermediate User
How long have you used this host:
more than 1 year
A
Adam
Like the customer support
Overall rating
5.0
Features
5.0
User Experience
5.0
Price
5.0
Site Speed & Uptime
5.0
Tech Support
5.0
Top Notch Customer Support!!! I’ve been with them for almost 3 years now… there is no better than Hostgator…… Trust me!!!
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Professional
How long have you used this host:
more than 1 year
EO
epergaboni of AimtoBlog
Took my business to the next level
(Updated: March 29, 2017)
Overall rating
4.8
Features
5.0
User Experience
4.5
Price
5.0
Site Speed & Uptime
5.0
Tech Support
4.5
HostGator has made my WordPress experience very easy to work with. Their C-panel is a joy to work with. It is a fully managed solution designed to take your business to the next level.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Expert
How long have you used this host:
more than 1 year
L
Leonard
Glad we didn't choose anyone else!
Overall rating
5.0
Features
5.0
User Experience
5.0
Price
5.0
Site Speed & Uptime
5.0
Tech Support
5.0
We’ve been using them for a few months and couldn’t be happier. Awesome company and excellent fast customer service. We wouldn’t go with anyone else at this point.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Intermediate User
How long have you used this host:
more than 5 years
C
Chris
Great Performance
Overall rating
4.5
Features
4.5
User Experience
4.5
Price
4.5
Site Speed & Uptime
4.5
Tech Support
4.5
Yes, hostgator is our mostly recommended host for it’s excellent performance.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
Wordpress Beginner
How long have you used this host:
more than 1 year
K
Kerry
Great control Panel
Overall rating
4.8
Features
5.0
User Experience
5.0
Price
4.0
Site Speed & Uptime
5.0
Tech Support
5.0
I enjoyed reading your hostgator review. I’m using them to host my website and so far no complaints. Their control panel is top class.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Professional
How long have you used this host:
3 months to 1 year
BF
Brian from e-productsreview
Very Pleased
(Updated: March 29, 2017)
Overall rating
5.0
Features
5.0
User Experience
5.0
Price
5.0
Site Speed & Uptime
5.0
Tech Support
5.0
I have been very pleased with Hostgator good customer support and my site is always up.
HostGator has made my WordPress experience very enjoyable.
It is interesting to see that HostGator is now sponsoring a NASCAR.
HostGator has made my WordPress experience very enjoyable.
It is interesting to see that HostGator is now sponsoring a NASCAR.
Reviewer Info
WordPress Experience Level
WordPress Intermediate User
How long have you used this host:
more than 1 year
S
Sara
