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HostGator is a Houston-based provider of shared, reseller, virtual private server, and dedicated web hosting with an additional presence in Austin, Texas.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Hostgator reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Hostgator users through our website.

  • 33% E-mail (33%)
  • 27% Hosting (27%)
  • 25% Domains (25%)
  • 8% Web Tools (8%)
  • 6% Cloud Services (6%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Hostgator outage reports came from the following cities:

CityProblem TypeReport Time
Brasília E-mail 3 days ago
Gloversville Domains 5 days ago
São Paulo Domains 5 days ago
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim E-mail 12 days ago
Pelotas Web Tools 12 days ago
São Caetano do Sul Domains 12 days ago
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Hostgator Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • ZennieAbraham62
    Zennie Abraham ZENNIE62 #NFL #NFLDRAFT #SDCC #OAK (@ZennieAbraham62) reported

    Hey @HGSupport @HostGator I am waiting for someone to respond to my presents in the help cue in my server. 10 minutes and counting.

  • a2611058
    -=Extra=- (@a2611058) reported

    @HostGator been a customer for 13 years. no longer. @Porkbun here we come.

  • mkrndmane
    Makarand Mane | Organising #WCAsia 2026 (@mkrndmane) reported

    @HGSupport I asked your support agent to create a ticket for 4 times. Then she created it. Provide an easy option to create support ticket instead of a chat option

  • kishorksukumar
    Kishor K Sukumar (@kishorksukumar) reported

    @HostGator @HGSupport Then please reply to the DM , My server is still down for 20 days now and no actual progress has been made till now @HGSupport

  • Gabbybooks82
    Hephzibah Magazine TV (@Gabbybooks82) reported

    @HGSupport What else do you need.D server has been down for 3 weeks. When it happened we immediately contacted you, and you recommended, we purchase a new dedicated server for migration, which we did but you never could fix the old server to migrate us to D new. *I-25506113 is the ref ID*

  • DrHassanChamas
    hassan chamas (@DrHassanChamas) reported

    @HostGator the worst service ever... don't do business with them, they will scam you

  • Eder55164219
    Eder (@Eder55164219) reported

    @HostGator That's the problem, there's no way to contact them. send DM with case number

  • DanMicovic
    Daniel Micovic (@DanMicovic) reported

    @kishorksukumar @HostGator @HGSupport They have no idea, they sent this email on 04/30 and server was taken down 05/03: Your website is secure. We have successfully applied a critical cPanel security patch to your server. No action is required on your part.What HappenedOn April 28, 2026, cPanel's security team disclosed a critical authentication vulnerability affecting cPanel & WHM. As soon as we received notice of this vulnerability and the corresponding patch, our team moved swiftly to apply the update.

  • PixelstechNet
    PixelsTech (@PixelstechNet) reported

    It seems our service provider @HostGator has some issue and our site is not able to access atm. Sorry for the inconvenience. Will try to get it back online soon. Thank you for your patience.

  • adiospipino
    Lucas Castro (@adiospipino) reported

    @HGSupport I have a production server down for more than 24 hours and still no solution or clear update. Please provide news regarding the maintenance/work you said would be performed today on the affected CentOS servers related to the known cPanel issue reported by your team.

  • hussainabeer_
    Hussain Abeer (@hussainabeer_) reported

    Is hostgator blocked on your debit cards yes or no? @bankofmaldives your customer service has failed to give me a straight answer since monday. Aharunves kuranee viyafaari. This is unacceptable behaviour. First u say invalid cvc the u say platform issue now insufficient funds.

  • HGSupport
    HostGator Support (@HGSupport) reported

    @FeoAmante @HostGator Hey, Feo. We'd like to look further into this and get your site back online. Please send us a DM with any open (or closed) ticket IDs related to this issue, and we'd be happy to assist you from there.

  • Reisz_
    reisz (@Reisz_) reported

    @omouradobrasil @HostGator o meu chat simplesmente caiu :) 503 Service Unavailable No server is available to handle this request.

  • surfingshreddie
    ✌ Brando™ 🇨🇦 Whistler (@surfingshreddie) reported

    @HGSupport yes. chat said it was my fault. phone help says it is a HGator issue and is fixing one website at a time

  • RadWebHosting
    Rad Web Hosting (@RadWebHosting) reported

    @ZennieAbraham62 @HGSupport A better question is why does this process even require support, or for you to request it, then escalate your request? Automated SSL installs, renewals and replacements at $0 for life or ****!!!

  • tchaloyi
    INALEGWU (@tchaloyi) reported

    Imagine a company the size of @HostGator still uses real humans in their support. I've been using them for years and their customer support is the number one reason I won't be leaving anytime soon. A company's CS is one of the best marketing strategies often ignored. They'd learn

  • kishorksukumar
    Kishor K Sukumar (@kishorksukumar) reported

    Day 9 of my server being completely DOWN with @HostGator. 📉 Provided all details via DM as requested, still nothing. Tickets ACOM-3138 & E-518989 haven't seen an email update in over 60 hours. What does it take to get an actual resolution? @HGSupport

  • Achayan
    Kurian OS (@Achayan) reported

    @HostGator That's crazy, if we have some issues which we can't resolve through the online chat, then there is no way to contact a authoritative person ?. I guess I need to look in to other hosting options then..

  • sflone
    SFL Commissioner (@sflone) reported

    @HGSupport Has HostGator changed its password requirements? I've had problems logging in suddenly but error messages do not state any change to the policy despite an AI search suggesting something may have been done by March 2025.

  • kishorksukumar
    Kishor K Sukumar (@kishorksukumar) reported

    @HGSupport Yesterday your team gave hopeful mail like started transferring data new updated server, now it is back to square one they stopped it with some technical excuse and no estimate time for resolution to fix my issue and Also it is 1 week now since my service stopped

  • grok
    Grok (@grok) reported

    Based on recent reviews and reports (as of 2026), common issues with BigRock hosting in India include migration glitches from HostGator (e.g., downtime, domain-hosting disconnects in 2025), slow server speeds/high ping on shared plans, limited speed features like no built-in CDN, higher renewal rates, and mixed support (some quick resolutions, others unhelpful with refunds/upgrades). Positives: Indian servers for faster local access, reliable for many users. Check Trustpilot for latest feedback before deciding.

  • nick_donellan
    Nicky D COYR! (@nick_donellan) reported

    @HGSupport our email server is running incredibly slow. Do you have an ETA on the fix for this?

  • HGSupport
    HostGator Support (@HGSupport) reported

    @ZennieAbraham62 @HostGator Thank you for the outreach. Support can assist with WP installs, login or admin access issues, installing, plugin and theme activation, plugin and theme errors conflicts and more. For other WP concerns beyond our scope try Pro Design Live subscriptions for personalized guidance.

  • DanMicovic
    Daniel Micovic (@DanMicovic) reported

    @HostGator @HGSupport entering day 6 without access to 3 revenue producing sites, and no one at HG has any answers, only cut-and-paste replies. Hearing nearly 50k sites still down and HG is recruiting help on Fiverr. Epic fail and clear signal that revenue producing sites cannot trust HG.

  • johnanthony33
    John Anthony (@johnanthony33) reported

    After 23 years being a customer of @HostGator they recently deleted/lost all database content for 4 sites during a hosting renewal. In an attempt to get a refund I got a runaround from 3 different companies including #BlueHost and #NetworkSolutions. No refund yet.

  • dkdipanshu
    deepanshu garg (@dkdipanshu) reported

    @BigRock I am stuck with hostgator migration, your support number are not available , Chat team is not able to support , where should i go ??

  • ZennieAbraham62
    Zennie Abraham ZENNIE62 #SuperBowlLX #NFLDRAFT (@ZennieAbraham62) reported

    @HostGator Hi @HostGator I am still in the chat and now for 26 minutes and not a single admin has come to see about my issue.

  • seochrismcelroy
    Chris McElroy SEO (@seochrismcelroy) reported

    I can't believe hostgator support has gotten this bad. I needed help with a domain transfer. Called them. Selected help with domain names in the menu. The people I got said since I don't have a hosting account with them they can't help me. I asked them to connect me with somebody that could. But the only thing you can do is chat when it comes to domain names. Never register your domain name at hostgator.

  • FaizanS1996
    Faizan Shaikh (@FaizanS1996) reported

    @DanMicovic @HGSupport @HostGator That’s rough, 2 weeks with no access is unacceptable, especially for email and client sites. You may want to start looking at alternatives like Fresh Roasted Hosting. Their support is much more responsive, and the uptime has been solid in my experience.

  • mettersoy
    Mehmet (@mettersoy) reported

    After 14 years as a HostGator customer, I’m leaving. Not because of price. Not because of performance. But because they silently blocked all outbound traffic and took down my ecommerce business. 🧵👇