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HostGator

HostGator

USUnited States cloudflare

HostGator is listed in the Wptr verified hosting list. It is ranked #10 in the Global Hosting Companies list and #5 in the United States rankings. You can find detailed information about HostGator on this page.

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Global
#10
US
#5
WPTR Score™
345ms
Grade A+
2/23/2026
1MB Load
112ms
TTFB
76ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Founded
2002
Last Tested
2/23/2026
Server
cloudflare
Features
HostGator

HostGator

Est. 2002
Target Audience
Businesses & Individuals
Location
USA
Status
Verified

Quality & Security Audit

Technical Analysis
HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Result
0/3 Passed
Overview

What is HostGator?

HostGator is a robust US-based hosting provider offering a wide range of web hosting services. Known for its distinct approach to the market, HostGator provides reliable infrastructure and domestic support. Whether for small businesses or growing enterprises, they offer scalable solutions designed to keep your digital presence online and secure within the United States.

Latency
Server Analysis
76ms
Total Response Time

The total time taken for the server to send the first byte. Lower values mean a faster website.

16ms

DNS Lookup

Time to resolve domain name to IP address.

8ms

TCP Connection

Time to establish initial connection.

11ms

SSL Handshake

Time to negotiate secure encryption.

41ms

Server Processing

Time for server to process and respond.

Advantages

US jurisdiction
Reliable performance
Domestic support

Disadvantages

Variable pricing
Performance History

Performance Trends

TTFB Trend

Score Trend

Our Verdict

Based on our independent testing using the Wptr Lab methodology, HostGator achieved a Real-Load Score of 345ms (TTFB: 76ms), placing it at #10 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 4, 2026cloudflare
410ms
80
January 4, 2026cloudflare
316ms
80
January 4, 2026cloudflare
261ms
90
January 5, 2026Cloudflare
287ms
90
January 5, 2026Unknown
0ms
0
0

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