HostGator price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), HostGator shared hosting intros commonly show Hatchling from about $3.75/mo on a 36-month prepaid term, with renewal about $10.99/mo (Baby/Business/Pro higher — Confirm price chart). Disable Auto-Renew in Customer Portal → Renewal Center (Cancel Help); contact support for mid-term issues/refunds.
Deleting files in cPanel does not cancel the plan.
Portal account owner required. Domains/addons renew separately.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| HostGator Customer Portal | Renewal Center → turn off Auto-Renew | How do I cancel? |
| Phone / chat support | Request cancel / refund if already billed | Within MBG window Confirm |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchling intro (36-mo display) | Confirm ~$3.75/mo | Then ~$10.99/mo |
| Baby intro | Confirm ~$4.50/mo | Renew ~$16.49 |
| Business intro | Confirm ~$6.25/mo | Renew ~$21.99 |
| Pro intro | Confirm ~$13.95/mo | Renew ~$29.69 |
| Monthly regular (Hatchling) | Confirm ~$17.59/mo | Price chart |
How to cancel HostGator
Stop auto-renew
- Sign in to the Customer Portal.
- Open Renewal Center.
- Turn Auto-Renew off for hosting (and domains/addons you do not want).
- Back up sites/email before the term ends.
If already renewed / need refund
- Contact HostGator chat/phone with account details.
- Ask about cancel/refund per Terms (30-day MBG on eligible hosting — Confirm).
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Auto-Renew shows Off in Renewal Center.
- No new HostGator hosting charge posts after the paid end date.
Source: HostGator Cancel / Renewal Center Help.
Common problems
- Only deleted the website. Plan renews.
- Left domain auto-renew on. Separate charge.
- Regional HostGator (IN/BR). Wrong company.
- Missed the 15-day renew window. Already invoiced — contact support.
What we checked
Checked October 18, 2026: HostGator Help cancel + hosting price chart framing.
Intro vs renew
Long prepaid intros jump hard at renewal.
After cancel
Files may be wiped after service ends — backup first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Hatchling?
Intro often ~$3.75/mo (36-mo); renew ~$10.99 — Confirm.
How do I cancel?
Portal → Renewal Center → Auto-Renew Off.
Does deleting the site cancel?
No.
Money-back?
Often 30 days on hosting — Confirm Terms.