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HostGator renewal prices: what every plan costs after the first term
HostGator's plan page shows one renewal price per plan. The cart shows three: one for each billing term. I built a cart for every shared and WordPress plan on every term.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- On a 3-year term, Hatchling renews at $10.99/mo (2.9× its $3.75 intro), Baby at $16.49 (3.7×), Business at $21.99 (3.5×).
- The renewal price depends on the term: Baby renews at $16.49, $18.69 or $24.19 a month.
- Coupons and discounts only apply to your first term, according to HostGator's Terms of Service.
- Monthly billing is the most expensive option and has no money-back guarantee.
Every plan, every term
Read each cell as "what you pay per month in the first term → what you pay per month after it renews".
| Plan | Monthly → renews | 1 year → renews | 3 years → renews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchling | $12.95 → $17.59 | $4.21 → $13.19 | $3.75 → $10.99 |
| Baby | $13.95 → $24.19 | $5.10 → $18.69 | $4.50 → $16.49 |
| Business | $18.95 → $30.79 | $7.01 → $24.19 | $6.25 → $21.99 |
| WordPress Pro | $34.99 → $38.49 | $16.11 → $31.89 | $13.95 → $29.69 |
Per month, from HostGator's cart on November 11, 2026. Same prices in the Arizona and Madrid data centers.
Why HostGator renews so much higher
The advertised price is a first-term discount. HostGator's Terms of Service (last modified June 10, 2026) say: "All coupons and discounts are only valid towards the initial purchase and do not affect the renewal or recurring price." Every account renews automatically at the regular rate for the term you're on. HostGator promises 30 days' notice before a price change on annual or longer plans; the Terms give no notice period for monthly plans.
My own account shows how the gap grew: in October 2015 HostGator invoiced me $8.95 for Hatchling. Today the same plan is advertised at $3.75 but renews at $10.99-17.59 a month.
How to pay less at renewal
- Pick the longest term you're comfortable prepaying. It has the lowest intro price and the lowest renewal price.
- Renew on a long term too. Business renews at $21.99 on a 3-year term but $30.79 on monthly.
- Put the renewal date in your calendar a month ahead, and compare our true cost tracker before it charges.
- Ask support about a retention offer before renewing. Nothing in the Terms guarantees one, so treat it as a bonus.
- Move if it no longer fits. Free transfers in are a common offer at other hosts; check our switch checklist.
The carts
FAQ
What does HostGator Hatchling renew at?
$10.99/mo on a 3-year term, $13.19/mo on a 1-year term and $17.59/mo on monthly billing, according to HostGator's cart in November 2026.
Can I keep HostGator's intro price?
Not after the first term. HostGator's terms say discounts apply only to the initial purchase. The longest term keeps the intro price for the longest time.
SOURCES
Prices and limits change. We note the date we checked each one; confirm on the provider's site before you buy.
See the whole picture
13 years as a HostGator customer: dashboard, backups, Terms of Service and every price.