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Satya V.
SV
Satya V.
Partnership & Community Manager
Writing and Editing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Budget-Friendly and User-Friendly, but Occasional Downtime and Slow DNS Propagation"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

It’s the best overall option for the budget, and it’s very user-friendly. The in-depth knowledge base also helps a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

Sometimes it goes down fairly often, and DNS propagation can take a while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Hostinger Team of Hostinger

Hi Satya,

We always value your feedback — it’s the best way for us to keep improving. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Best wishes,

Gabriela from Hostinger

Wayan S.
WS
Wayan S.
Junior Full Stack Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Deployment, Exceptional Onboarding"
4/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

One thing I really like is the on boarding experience. The setup process is very straightforward. It makes deploying a Node.js application very easy for me, even for a new users on the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

I think what needs to be improved is the more advanced monitoring and debugging features for Node.js applications. I mean, performance insight, issue log analytics, and more details about application metrics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gabriela of Hostinger

Hi there! Hearing that you got a Node.js app live without wrestling with VPS configs or Linux commands is exactly what we hoped the setup flow would do, especially for developers who are just getting started. Glad the onboarding carried you through.

You make a fair point on monitoring, too. Deeper performance insights, log analytics, and richer application metrics are the natural next layer once deployment itself feels effortless, and specifics like yours help our product team see where the Node.js experience should grow next.

Enjoy building — and if anything slows you down along the way, our team is around whenever you need a hand.

Verified User in Arts and Crafts
UA
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best hosting service there is"
5/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. You don't have to wait in a queue for hours to get help. Making changes and additions is easy to do. The knowledge base is large and helpful. It's super easy to set up Wordpress and email, or you can bypass that and use their AI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

Nothing so far. I've been using it for a few years, and am really happy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Jaspher S.
Odoo Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Node JS Deployment with Hostinger"
4/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

I used Hostinger to deploy a Node JS application and found it solves the complexity in deployment compared to other platforms. The deployment process is pretty simple, and within just a few minutes, the project is up and running. What stands out to me is its simplicity. The initial setup was very easy; it's just a few clicks, a drag and drop, and then the app is running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

I think I am not just a fan of putting all service in one go. I don't like putting in one place just in case problems or downtime on a single server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Hostinger Team of Hostinger

Hi Jaspher,

We always value your feedback — it’s the best way for us to keep improving. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Best wishes,

Gabriela from Hostinger

Adrian J.
AJ
Adrian J.
Founder & CEO
Real Estate
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Hostinger forced a logout mid-session after email change — chat-only support invasive “verification”"
0/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

We originally liked the value for the Cloud hosting service. When it works normally, the best part of Hostinger is the convenience of having domains, DNS, hosting, SSL, and email management in one dashboard with straightforward navigation. Pricing is also often competitive at the start, and basic setup is generally quick for standard business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

Star rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

Title: Hostinger forced a logout mid-session after email/domain change — chat-only support + invasive “verification”

Review:

We’ve been paying Hostinger customers for years, using their domain registrar, web hosting, and professional email services. On December 12, 2025, after we updated our business email address and changed our domain, Hostinger flagged “suspicious activity” and forced a mid-session logout—we were actively using the platform when access was cut off. We were then locked out of our Hostinger account and unable to access services we’ve already paid for, including business-critical domains, DNS, hosting, and email.

In short: Hostinger forcibly logged us out after a routine email/domain update and then demanded highly sensitive financial documentation—with no phone escalation—while our infrastructure remained inaccessible.

Since then, the Hostinger account recovery process has been chaotic and high-risk. Support requested images of debit/credit cards used for payments and bank statements as part of “verification.” I understand security controls, but forcing customers into a workflow this sensitive—while they’re locked out and cannot confidently validate every request in real time—creates a serious trust and security problem. This is exactly how legitimate customers get trapped between “prove it’s you” and “don’t share sensitive documents unless you’re 100% sure who’s asking.”

The other major issue is the lack of meaningful phone support. When domains, DNS, and business email are mission-critical, chat-only support (often feeling automated) is not acceptable during an urgent lockout. A provider selling business infrastructure should have a clear, human-led escalation path when access to paid assets is restricted.

Beyond this incident, the value proposition is weak. Hosting performance is comparable to other mainstream providers, and domain pricing and transfers have increased enough that staying on is no longer cost-effective. If/when access is restored, we will migrate all services to another provider.

What Hostinger should improve (immediately):

* Provide a real human escalation path for account lockouts (phone or verified live escalation).

* Publish a clear step-by-step account recovery checklist with timelines and decision points.

* Use safer payment verification options (or explicitly allow redaction and clearly state document storage, access controls, and retention/deletion).

* Don’t hold DNS/domain access hostage during a “review” when ownership can be verified through safer methods.

Date of experience: 12/12/2025 — ongoing (still unresolved) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Hostinger Team of Hostinger

Hello, Adrian,

Thanks for taking the time to share your review. Your feedback plays a key role in helping us grow.

Our system monitors the login activity on the accounts to prevent unauthorized access, and may send a code to the email of customers registered in their accounts if necessary. If you cannot access this email, we need to follow a secure process to ensure only the account's owner will have access to it, following the applicable legislation.

Be assured that we're fully GDPR compliant, and that the payment proof we request is processed according to the best practices. It's not possible to change any account information without this security process, but we invite you to contact the Customer Success Team if you have any questions about acquiring and providing the necessary proof.

All the best,

Gabriela from Hostinger

Verified User in Media Production
UM
Verified User in Media Production
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"An unprofessional company that does not believe their long-time customers."
0/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

Nothing else to add. They seem fine at first, but that impression changes quickly once they falsely accuse you of something you did not do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

They made false allegations against me, offered no proof, and kept moving the goalposts on what I needed to provide to verify my identity. Their responses were uncooperative, and I ended up having to file a police report because of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Hostinger Team of Hostinger

Hello there!

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience, but we really appreciate your honesty, as it helps us get better.

We take matters like this very seriously and would like to review your case thoroughly, including all interactions with our team. However, we couldn't locate your account with the details available. Please send us an email at quality@hostinger.com — once we hear from you, we'll investigate the situation and get back to you as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Karolina from Hostinger

Henk M.
HM
Henk M.
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"One-Stop Hosting Solution with Minor Glitches"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

I like that Hostinger puts everything in one place, making editing files a breeze when I need to access the back end from WordPress. This is really useful because otherwise, I'd have to go deep into the code, and I wouldn't have a file base all in one spot to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

Yeah. Sometimes, Hostinger will tell me that there's an error on my WordPress site, which can be confusing even though there's not really an error on our WordPress site at all. It's just there's some conflict between a plugin that I have or something. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Hostinger Team of Hostinger

Hello Henk,

We always value your feedback — it’s the best way for us to keep improving. Thanks for sharing it with us!

All the best,

Gabriela from Hostinger

Dhananjay V.
DV
Dhananjay V.
Deputy Manager - Digital Initiatives
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Most Reliable Server Hosting with Consistently Great Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

Best website for purchasing servers, from shared hosting to cloud. It’s been the most reliable for me, and the support is consistently great at all times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

Compared to other websites, there’s really nothing I dislike about it. In fact, I think it’s the greatest of all time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Hostinger Team of Hostinger

Hi Dhananjay,

We develop our services with our customers in mind, so hearing your positive feedback means so much to us. Thank you for the review!

All the best,

Gabriela from Hostinger

John k.
JK
John k.
"Blazing Fast Host, unbelievable Service"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

I really like the hPanel feature in Hostinger, which allows us to manage our files and customize WordPress and other CMS integrations easily. We can quickly install all the CMS, and the email services are also top-notch. The modern interface adds to the user experience. Additionally, the in-house CDN boosts my website speed, which is crucial for running my blogging website. The span of Hostinger services is really top-notch. I also find the temporary domain feature amazing since it allows me to host my website even if I haven't purchased a domain yet. The ease of changing the domain with just one click makes the hosting process quite simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

One thing that could be improved is the time it takes to change server locations. Right now, it can take up to 24 hours. If this could be reduced to 8 to 10 hours, it would be better because we often need to change the server based on user traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gabriela of Hostinger

Hello,

We're glad hPanel's modern setup makes it easy to manage files, install WordPress, and handle email in one place. It's awesome that the built-in CDN and temporary domain option are keeping your blog speedy from day one!

Best,

Gabriela from Hostinger

Pawan J.
PJ
Pawan J.
Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Unbeatable Value: Fast LiteSpeed Hosting, Clean hPanel, and a Great AI Website Builder"
5/5
What do you like best about Hostinger?

The balance between performance and price is honestly unbeatable. I’ve used several hosts over the years, but Hostinger’s hPanel is what keeps me around—it’s much cleaner and more intuitive than the dated cPanel interfaces most other companies use. The speed, powered by LiteSpeed servers, is impressive even on their entry-level plans. Also, their AI Website Builder has come a long way; it’s perfect for getting a professional-looking site up and running in minutes without touching a line of code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Hostinger?

The main drawback is the lack of phone support. While their live chat is usually helpful and responsive, there are times when you just want to get someone on the phone to explain a complex issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gabriela of Hostinger

Hi, Pawan,

We’re really happy hPanel’s clean layout is what’s kept you with us, and it’s awesome to hear the LiteSpeed speed and AI Website Builder are helping you launch polished sites fast.

Best regards,

Gabriela from Hostinger