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HostGator — true cost record

data verified 2026-08-12 · tracked since 2026-08-04 · checked daily

As of 2026-08-12, HostGator's Hatchling Plan plan advertises $3.75/mo but renews at $10.99/mo — a +193% increase after the first term. We verify these prices daily against HostGator's own pricing page.

The renewal trap

+266% at renewal

Advertised $4.50/mo (Baby Plan) → renews at $16.49/mo.

Fair renewal score

D+

Ranked 20 of 27 tracked providers for renewal fairness.

Renewal price history — Hatchling Plan (USD/mo)

$10.99$10.992026-082026-082026-08
0 renewal price changes recorded since 2026-08 · archive-backfilled + verified daily

All plans — intro vs renewal (verified 2026-08-12)

planintrorenews atincrease
Hatchling Plan$3.75$10.99+193%
Baby Plan$4.50$16.49+266%
Business Plan$6.25$21.99+252%

Quick answers

Why did HostGator charge me more at renewal?

Your introductory term ended. HostGator's advertised price applies to the first term only; plans then renew at the regular rate in the verified table above.

What is HostGator's real price after the first term?

Hatchling Plan: $10.99/mo; Baby Plan: $16.49/mo; Business Plan: $21.99/mo.

CITE THIS DATA: "HostGator's Hatchling Plan renewal price is $10.99/mo, +193% over its $3.75 intro rate — HonestlyRanked TrueCost tracker, verified daily." See also: pricing statistics · change log