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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 5,793 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated support staff for being exceptionally professional, patient, and deeply knowledgeable when tackling complex technical problems and software errors. Many people also discuss the consistently quick response times and efficient, friendly guidance that help restore crashed websites within minutes. Some reviewers were not happy with certain aspects, mentioning long response delays during support interactions and getting stuck in difficult communication loops. A few other people additionally noted that prolonged website downtime, unfulfilled callback promises, and occasional service hurdles created genuinely frustrating experiences for their businesses.

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Customer service

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Staff

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Website

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to build an ecommerce website and need a host. I spent countless hours dealing with a Hostinger issue. So I bailed, went to the Bluehost webpage, and started a chat. A human voice at last! Bern... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lee, a real person, solved my problem. She did so by 1. Listening to my complete story. 2. Feeding back to let me know she understood. 3. Laughed when appropriate. 4. Solved my problem. BLue, your... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been with what was Hostmonster before it because Bluehost, almost 18 years. I stayed Hostmonster all those years because their customer service was unbelievable. The moment Bluehost took over,... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Design Premium is very supportive and helpful all the time, Blue Host on the other hand has to work on the AI. It screws up the experience because it goes too fast then tries to catch up on sends you... See more

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  3. DNS Provider
  4. e-Commerce Solution Provider
  5. Software Company
  6. Website Designer

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Bluehost has been empowering people to build and grow their online presence since 2003. As a leading web hosting provider trusted by over 5 million WordPress users worldwide, we specialize in making it easy to create, launch, and scale WordPress websites. With innovative tools, expert guidance, and powerful hosting solutions, Bluehost is your partner in building a professional online brand—without boundaries.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I apologize for the delay in writing…

I apologize for the delay in writing this review. Time got away from me, but I DO want you to know that Stephanie did an excellent job of handling all my concerns and questions. She was professional, courteous, had a sese of humor and was great to speak with! She's a credit to your company. Again: Great job, Stephanie1

18 October 2026
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Hi Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to express my sincere…Outstanding Service and Exceptional Support from Rahul

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Rahul and the outstanding support he provided throughout the process. He demonstrated the utmost dedication, professionalism, and commitment in helping me navigate my issues and find the right solutions. His communication was consistently clear, timely, and reassuring, and he took the time to understand the challenges, guide me through each step, and ensure everything was properly resolved.

What truly stood out was his patience, ownership, and genuine willingness to help. Rahul went above and beyond what I would typically expect from a support agent. His approach made what could have been a frustrating experience feel smooth and manageable.

He is a true asset to the team, and I hope his dedication and exceptional customer service receive the recognition they deserve. Thank you, Rahul!

2 November 2026
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Hi Abi,
Thank you for your amazing review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bluehost to the rescue!

Bhagyashree was very knowledgeable and helpful with me new hosting purchase. Also was able to unlock frozen account. Thanks!

2 November 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Prentice,
Thank you for your fantastic review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service to the end!

I had a very small business for 14 years and my website was hosted by Bluehost for the entire time. I had very few problems along the way, and Bluehost was quick to address them. Customer service, when needed, was quite responsive and helpful. Bluehost offered way more services and high tech solutions than I needed, so if I was starting over again I might look for an alternative where I was not paying for capacity I did not need or want. Today's review is based on the conversation I had with a customer service representative named Kiefer whom I called for advice as I retire from my consulting practice and close my website at the end of this week. Kiefer was very helpful.

2 November 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Peter,
Thank you for your wonderful review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support

Great support. I love it when I don't know what I'm doing or don't feel confident with what I am doing that I can get the support I need to ensure my website stays up and running properly.

2 November 2026
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Hi Kimberly,
Thank you for your great review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently upgraded my website PHP to…

I recently upgraded my website PHP to the new standard. A Bluehost agent came on in the line in a couple of minutes, upgraded my website, and waited for me to check it.He was polite, helpful and efficient. He didn't provide his name, but I appreciate that level of unquestioning support. It's one of the reasons I remain with Bluehost.

28 October 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Louise,
Thank you for your amazing review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bluehost helped me through an issue…

Bluehost helped me through an issue with my site. First an AI assistance was provided and then live assistance. Everything was understandable and well explained.

2 November 2026
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Hi,
Thank you for your fantastic review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always easy to work with

Always easy to work with - Customer service is Excellent! Great service for hosting your WordPress site; if any issues arise, the team resolves them immediately.
Would strongly recommend their service to anyone.

2 November 2026
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Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your kind review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT customer service help from…

EXCELLENT customer service help from Ian. I had a very complicated connect problem and Ian worked very diligently to help me solve the problem. He was patient, creative and experienced. I am very grateful to him for his help.

1 November 2026
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Hi Penny,
Thank you for your excellent review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lyn has been a great help and such a…

Lyn has been a great help and such a great pleasure to work with! She was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand my needs and made everything so much easier. Thank you so much for your help!

31 October 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Irina,
Thank you for your thoughtful review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service rep was patient

Customer service rep was patient and courteous, and helped me to the end.
I am a beginner (with all this entails) and she was able to work with my level of comprehension.

1 November 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Michael,
Thank you for your awesome review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

Terrible experience . Been with company for over 32 years and when my site went down they could not restore for 2 days . Over the weekend no one working , so if you have problem for services you paying ,no help.My clients could not access website for 2 days , it was the busiest days of my week. I lost thousand of $ of business.

31 October 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Lana,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and for being such a longtime customer. We truly appreciate the years you've spent with us, and we understand how frustrating it must've been to have your website unavailable, especially during your busiest days of the week. When your business depends on your website, every moment of downtime matters.

After taking an initial look, we can see that you worked with our support team, who made adjustments to address the issue. There was also a propagation period needed for those changes to take effect. That said, we understand the impact this had on you and your customers, and we'll be reviewing your experience further to better understand what happened and identify opportunities for improvement.

If you're still experiencing issues or need additional assistance, we've sent a request for account details through Trustpilot. Simply respond there, and we'd be happy to help facilitate support.

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Creating a DMARC record

My brother and I needed a DMARC record created for our domain. Some people with Comcast emails are not getting our emails. We have a SPAM filter service that takes our email, filters it for SPAM and sends it back to Bluehost where it is sent out. Bluehost acts as the mail server, not our SPAM filter service. Bluehost's customer service reps have the hardest time comprehending that Bluehost acts as the mail server. It's a simple concept but for some reason, the customer service reps get hung up understanding it. Every time we have an email issue, we have to go through the same lengthy process to get the customer service reps to understand the SPAM filter relationship. We eventually got the customer service rep to reluctantly create the DMARC record, but it took about 30 minutes to accomplish.

31 October 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Mark,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be to repeatedly explain your email setup, especially when you're reaching out for help with what should be a straightforward request. Clear communication and understanding your configuration are important parts of providing effective support, and we know your time is valuable.

We're glad the team was ultimately able to assist with creating the DMARC record, but we hear your concerns about the time and effort it took to get there.

We appreciate your detailed feedback and will be reviewing your experience to better understand the challenges you encountered and identify opportunities for improvement. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Request Handled quickly and without stepping through an upsell.

I had several questions regarding confirmation of my canceled auto renewals, closure of the account and deletion of sensitive information from my account. All my questions were answered quickly and with detail. I wasn't given a lot of push back or up sale, which I appreciate and makes me willing to return should I need to use a similar product again.

1 November 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Monique,
Thank you for your amazing review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SSL Issue

Resolved in one go

31 October 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi AH,
Thank you for your short and sweet review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

I've been with Bluehost for at least 15 years and I have very little complaints! Great customer service.

31 October 2026
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi Cassandre,
Thank you for being a part of the Bluehost family for over a decade and your wonderful review!

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cheap to get in nightmare after that

Cheap to get in, painful to get out.

The low intro price is just marketing to get you in the door. Then it’s “that’s a paid service,” “that’s a paid service,” over and over until the real cost is nowhere near what you signed up for.

When I tried to transfer my domains out, I called five times and got bounced around and sent in circles every time. Even after the domain owner personally called and got the transfer code, the domains still couldn’t be transferred. No ownership, no straight answers, no resolution.

A friend of mine also had a rough time with them, including a hacked site. When I looked at her site, it was running software about three years old with known CVEs all over it. For a company that sells hosting and charges extra for “security services,” that should worry anyone.

If your domains or your business matter to you, think hard before putting them here. Getting out is much harder than getting in.

One caution before you post the friend’s story. On shared hosting, outdated software is often the customer’s own install (like a WordPress version that never got updated), and if that’s the case, Bluehost can reply that it was her responsibility and discredit the whole review. If you can’t say it was something Bluehost managed or should have patched, I’d soften that paragraph to: “A friend of mine had her site hacked while hosting with them, and when I looked, the site was running software three years out of date with known vulnerabilities. Nobody caught it or flagged it.” That’s true either way and still lands.

26 October 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Bluehost

Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be when the cost of services feels different from what you expected, especially when you're also navigating challenges with domain transfers and support. We know how important it is to have clear information and reliable assistance when managing your websites and domains.

To provide a little clarity around pricing, during checkout we outline the introductory rate, the standard renewal price, and any available discounts based on the length of service selected. We also include renewal pricing in the notices sent ahead of upcoming renewals so customers have the opportunity to review their options.

That said, we hear your concerns, particularly around the difficulties you described when trying to transfer your domains. We'd appreciate the opportunity to better understand what happened and review your overall experience. However, without account details, we wouldn't want to speculate about the specific circumstances or what may have caused those challenges.

We've sent a request for additional information through Trustpilot so we can take a closer look and help facilitate any support you may still need. We appreciate your feedback and will also share your concerns with the team to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ashley
Customer Advocate at Bluehost

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