HostGator
By Newfold Digital
HostGator is a web hosting company offering shared, VPS, dedicated, and reseller hosting plans, owned by Newfold Digital, the same parent company that owns Bluehost.
Definition
HostGator is a web hosting company offering shared, VPS, dedicated, and reseller hosting plans, owned by Newfold Digital, the same parent company that owns Bluehost.
Overview
HostGator is a long-established web hosting brand offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and reseller hosting, built around a cPanel-based control panel. It is owned by Newfold Digital, which also owns Bluehost, meaning the two brands often share underlying infrastructure and support systems despite being marketed as separate, competing products. HostGator markets itself with unmetered bandwidth claims on shared plans, a website builder for non-technical users, and a reseller hosting line that lets customers resell hosting space and bandwidth under their own branding — a niche HostGator has historically emphasized more than many competitors. Like other Newfold-owned brands, HostGator targets small businesses, bloggers, and first-time website owners looking for straightforward, budget-friendly hosting rather than developers seeking granular infrastructure control.
Key Features
- Shared, VPS, dedicated, and reseller hosting plans
- cPanel-based control panel for site management
- Unmetered bandwidth claims on shared hosting tiers
- Reseller hosting line for hosting resale under custom branding
- Built-in website builder for non-technical users
- Free SSL certificates on hosting plans
- One-click WordPress installation