As of 2026-09-18, HostGator's Hatchling Plan plan advertises $3.75/mo but renews at $10.99/mo — a +193% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $131.88 a year, not the $45 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against HostGator's own pricing page.
Advertised $4.50/mo (Baby Plan) → renews at $16.49/mo.
Ranked 20 of 27 tracked providers for renewal fairness.
Unchanged. We have recorded $10.99/mo on every one of our 42 checks since 2026-08-04. No increase, no decrease, no promotional fluctuation — the figure has held for the entire period we have been watching it.
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling Plan | $3.75 | $10.99 | +193% |
| Baby Plan | $4.50 | $16.49 | +266% |
| Business Plan | $6.25 | $21.99 | +252% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency HostGator displayed. Some companies vary price by country — the increase percentage holds regardless, the absolute figure may not. How we check →
How much does HostGator cost after 2 years?
$45 for the second year — $45 in year one at the introductory rate, then $45 a year once it renews. Over three years the Hatchling Plan plan costs $135 in total, 1.0× the $135 the advertised price implies.
What is HostGator's renewal price?
Hatchling Plan: $10.99/mo; Baby Plan: $16.49/mo; Business Plan: $21.99/mo. These are the rates HostGator charges once the introductory term ends, verified against its own pricing page on 2026-09-18.
How much is HostGator per year?
$131.88 a year at the renewal rate for Hatchling Plan, or $45 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
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 shown in the verified table on this page.
Has HostGator changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2026-08-04. We check HostGator's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.