HostGator
Popular beginner hosting paying at least 70% of each sale, capped at $100, with a base commission that rises with performance.
About the HostGator affiliate program
HostGator runs its affiliate programme on Impact. It pays at least 70% of each sale, capped at $100 per sale, with affiliates starting at a base commission of $65 that increases with performance metrics. The 70% figure is eye-catching but the $100 cap is what determines your actual ceiling — above roughly $143 of sale value, the percentage stops mattering. Neither a cookie window nor a payout threshold is published. Worth weighing separately from the terms: HostGator’s service reputation has been mixed since its acquisition by EIG, and recommending it carries some risk to your own credibility with a technical audience.
Pros and cons
- ✓At least 70% of each sale, one of the highest percentages in hosting
- ✓Base commission starts at $65 and rises with performance
- ✓Runs on Impact
- ✓Long-established brand with substantial search volume
- –Commission caps at $100 per sale regardless of plan size
- –No cookie or attribution window is published
- –No payout threshold is published
- –HostGator’s reputation has declined since its acquisition, which affects reader trust
Topics
HostGator runs its affiliate program through Impact. Search for it by name inside your Impact dashboard. We list program details for reference and don’t link out — always confirm the current terms with the program itself.