As we look ahead to what will come in 2025, it's a perfect time to reflect on the remarkable journey our Drupal community has undertaken over the past year. Traditionally, we've gathered at two major annual events—DrupalCon North America and DrupalCon Europe. However, the past year was a year of expansion and innovation, marked by three dynamic DrupalCons in Portland, Barcelona, and Singapore, each contributing uniquely to our project's evolution.
Embracing Innovation in Portland
In May 2024, DrupalCon Portland brought together a diverse group of developers, designers, and strategists. The conference featured a comprehensive schedule, including sessions on community health, development and coding, and user experience. A highlight was the Driesnote, where Dries Buytaert, our founder, provided insights into the future of Drupal. The event also emphasized contribution, with dedicated spaces for general contribution and Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions, fostering collaboration and community engagement.
Celebrating Community in Barcelona
September 2024 saw us gather in Barcelona for an event that exemplified Drupal's global reach and collaborative spirit. The conference featured over 100 sessions and four inspiring keynotes, covering a wide array of topics from technical deep dives to business strategies. The Women in Drupal Award was a highlight, recognizing significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community.
The Driesnote provided deep insights into the future of Drupal, including updates on the Drupal Starshot Initiative, which aims to make Drupal more accessible and user-friendly, particularly for non-developers.
Expanding Horizons in Singapore
December 2024 marked Drupal's return to Asia with DrupalCon Singapore, the first in the region in six years. The event was a vibrant mix of learning, networking, and innovation, featuring the inaugural DrupalCon Splash Awards in Asia, which recognized the best Drupal sites in the region. Exclusive training opportunities were offered, catering to new users as well as backend and frontend developers.
The conference schedule was packed with sessions that highlighted Drupal's versatility and its application across various industries. The Driesnote provided attendees with updates on the progress of the Starshot Initiative and the upcoming release of Drupal 11, targeted for August 2024, with a fallback of December 2024.
Looking Ahead to Atlanta
With such a successful year behind us, we're now setting our sights on DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. Scheduled for 24-27 March, 2025, this event promises to build upon the momentum of 2024, offering even more opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation. As we prepare for this upcoming conference, it's worth reflecting on the insights gained from the past year's events and how they can inform our contributions moving forward.
Why Engaging with the Community Matters?
Attending DrupalCons offers more than just access to sessions and keynotes; it's about becoming part of a global community dedicated to open-source excellence. The networking opportunities, collaborative sessions, and the chance to contribute to Drupal's future are invaluable experiences that can significantly enhance your professional journey.
For those who couldn't attend the 2024 conferences, the session recordings provide a treasure trove of information and insights. Engaging with these materials can help you stay abreast of the latest developments and prepare you for active participation in future events.
Final Thoughts
Reflecting back on the past year, it's evident that our Drupal community made significant strides in innovation, inclusivity, and global collaboration. The introduction of the Starshot Initiative and the forthcoming Drupal 11 signal a new era for Drupal, one that emphasizes accessibility and user-friendliness.
As we look forward to DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, let's carry forward the lessons learned and the connections made, continuing to build a robust and inclusive community. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to Drupal, there's a place for you in this journey.
Here's to another year of growth, collaboration, and shared success in the Drupal ecosystem.
DrupalCon Singapore 2024: A Vibrant Celebration of the Drupal Community
DrupalCon Singapore 2024 was an extraordinary gathering of developers, marketers, and business leaders, uniting passionate minds to celebrate innovation and collaboration within the Drupal ecosystem across Asia. This milestone event marked a return of DrupalCon to Asia, made possible by the vision and hard work of the Drupal Asia Steering Committee—a dynamic group of volunteers from around the globe. Their efforts ignited a sense of excitement and camaraderie, engaging both new and seasoned community members.
A Dream Realized: The Steering Committee’s Role
The Drupal Asia Steering Committee, formed in 2023 under the Linux Australia Council, played a pivotal role in organizing this spectacular event. As a community-driven initiative, the committee’s dedication to fostering connections and growth within the Drupal ecosystem was evident in every aspect of the conference. Their collaborative efforts with the Drupal Association laid the groundwork for an unforgettable experience.
To learn more about the Asia Steering Committee or to get involved in future DrupalCons in Asia, visit drupalasia.org.
Event Highlights at a Glance
Here’s a snapshot of the key moments, milestones, and takeaways from DrupalCon Singapore 2024. For a more detailed view, please view the recap.
Key Metrics:
Total Registrations: 253 participants from diverse professional backgrounds, with an impressive 54% attending their first-ever DrupalCon!
Complimentary Tickets: 21% of attendees received complimentary passes, showcasing the community’s inclusivity.
Registration Type
Number of Registrations
Paid
200
Complimentary
53
Top countries by attendance:
India: 61 attendees
Singapore: 41 attendees
Australia: 36 attendees
Japan: 27 attendees
Program and Sessions:
Sessions Delivered: 41 impactful talks, including inspiring keynotes from industry leaders.
Topics: From Drupal CMS advancements to real-world case studies on digital transformation.
Contribution: Sold out with 110 registrations and high demand for additional spots.
The International Splash Awards made an exciting return to Asia, celebrating exceptional websites and digital experiences built with Drupal. Congratulations to the winners!
View the full list of winners.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
Thank You, Sponsors! DrupalCon Singapore 2024 was powered by an incredible array of sponsors who provided invaluable support for everything from coffee breaks, awards ceremonies, and everything in between! Their contributions made this event possible, and we are deeply grateful.
Expo Hall Highlights: The vibrant Expo Hall featured 12 sponsor booths alongside dedicated spaces for the Drupal Association and the Community Booth. These provided unique networking opportunities and showcased ways for attendees to stay engaged with the Drupal community.
Attendee Feedback: A Resounding Success
Post-event surveys painted a bright picture:
Overall Satisfaction: 81% of respondents rated their DrupalCon experience as Excellent or Good.
Valuable Insights: Attendees shared constructive feedback on improving future events, offered topic suggestions, and even proposed ideas for upcoming DrupalCon locations.
Looking Ahead
DrupalCons remain a cornerstone event for the global Drupal community, fostering learning, networking, and innovation. The success of DrupalCon Singapore 2024 underscores the community’s passion and commitment to advancing web development and supporting emerging talent.
Stay tuned for details on future DrupalCons by visiting the Drupal Association Events page.
This year’s DrupalCon Asia was more than just a conference—it was a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community. I can’t wait to see where the journey takes us next!
A Dream Realized: The Steering Committee’s Role
The Drupal Asia Steering Committee, formed in 2023 under the Linux Australia Council, played a pivotal role in organizing this spectacular event. As a community-driven initiative, the committee’s dedication to fostering connections and growth within the Drupal ecosystem was evident in every aspect of the conference. Their collaborative efforts with the Drupal Association laid the groundwork for an unforgettable experience.
To learn more about the Asia Steering Committee or to get involved in future DrupalCons in Asia, visit drupalasia.org.
Event Highlights at a Glance
Here’s a snapshot of the key moments, milestones, and takeaways from DrupalCon Singapore 2024. For a more detailed view, please view the recap.
Key Metrics:
Total Registrations: 253 participants from diverse professional backgrounds, with an impressive 54% attending their first-ever DrupalCon!
Complimentary Tickets: 21% of attendees received complimentary passes, showcasing the community’s inclusivity.
Registration Type
Number of Registrations
Paid
200
Complimentary
53
Top countries by attendance:
India: 61 attendees
Singapore: 41 attendees
Australia: 36 attendees
Japan: 27 attendees
Program and Sessions:
Sessions Delivered: 41 impactful talks, including inspiring keynotes from industry leaders.
Topics: From Drupal CMS advancements to real-world case studies on digital transformation.
Contribution: Sold out with 110 registrations and high demand for additional spots.
The International Splash Awards made an exciting return to Asia, celebrating exceptional websites and digital experiences built with Drupal. Congratulations to the winners!
View the full list of winners.
Sponsorship and Exhibition
Thank You, Sponsors! DrupalCon Singapore 2024 was powered by an incredible array of sponsors who provided invaluable support for everything from coffee breaks, awards ceremonies, and everything in between! Their contributions made this event possible, and we are deeply grateful.
Expo Hall Highlights: The vibrant Expo Hall featured 12 sponsor booths alongside dedicated spaces for the Drupal Association and the Community Booth. These provided unique networking opportunities and showcased ways for attendees to stay engaged with the Drupal community.
Attendee Feedback: A Resounding Success
Post-event surveys painted a bright picture:
Overall Satisfaction: 81% of respondents rated their DrupalCon experience as Excellent or Good.
Valuable Insights: Attendees shared constructive feedback on improving future events, offered topic suggestions, and even proposed ideas for upcoming DrupalCon locations.
Looking Ahead
DrupalCons remain a cornerstone event for the global Drupal community, fostering learning, networking, and innovation. The success of DrupalCon Singapore 2024 underscores the community’s passion and commitment to advancing web development and supporting emerging talent.
Stay tuned for details on future DrupalCons by visiting the Drupal Association Events page.
This year’s DrupalCon Asia was more than just a conference—it was a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community. I can’t wait to see where the journey takes us next!
Dropsolid’s Unmatched Commitment to Drupal 7 Beyond EOL
Supporting Drupal 7 Beyond EOL: Dropsolid’s Comprehensive Commitment to the Community
As of January 5, 2025, the Drupal 7 End-of-Life (EOL) has officially passed, marking the end of an era for a platform that has powered countless digital experiences for well over a decade. While many organizations have already migrated to newer versions of Drupal, thousands of mission-critical Drupal 7 sites are still in use. For these organizations, the challenge now is keeping their sites secure, stable, and compliant in a post-EOL world. At Dropsolid, we’ve taken on the responsibility of helping the Drupal community navigate this transition, ensuring that Drupal 7 sites can continue to thrive while organizations plan their next steps.
Our Mission: Safeguarding Drupal 7 Websites with Unparalleled Expertise
Our mission is simple: to safeguard Drupal 7 websites while continuing to contribute to the open-source ecosystem that has given us so much. We achieve this through a multifaceted approach that leverages our extensive assets and expertise.
Why Drupal 7 Still Matters
Supporting Drupal 7 beyond its official EOL date is critical. It ensures that organizations can continue to operate their websites safely while taking the time to plan their long-term digital strategies. Drupal 7 has empowered organizations of all sizes, from large enterprises to local nonprofits. Our goal is to ensure that these organizations don’t have to compromise on security or performance simply because they haven’t migrated yet.
How Dropsolid is Supporting Drupal 7 Users
Our approach to Drupal 7 post-EOL support is built on our comprehensive assets and deep community involvement. Here’s how we’re supporting Drupal 7 users beyond EOL:
Proactive Security Updates: We provide high-value security patches to address emerging vulnerabilities and keep sites secure in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Performance Optimization: We ensure that Drupal 7 sites remain fast and reliable, even as web standards continue to evolve.
Custom Development Support: We help organizations maintain and enhance custom functionality on their Drupal 7 sites, ensuring that their unique needs continue to be met.
Compliance Monitoring: We work with organizations to ensure that their sites remain compliant with GDPR, accessibility standards, and other regulations.
Bug Bounty Program: Our bug bounty program delivers a higher probability of detecting issues first, providing enhanced protection for your sites.
ISO27001 Certification: Our entire company, including our Drupal 7 processes, services, support desk, DevOps/hosting platform, and DXP, are ISO27001 certified. This ensures that everything operates at the highest standards.
Expert Drupal 7 Team: We have the most Drupal 7 developers on staff and can source Drupal 7 experts, ensuring you can continue on D7 and even introduce new features.
Experienced Security Team: With 13 years of dedicated security team members, we provide security advisory for other open-source projects like Mautic, making us well-rounded security experts.
Comprehensive Drupal and DXP Support: We offer a wide range of services for Drupal, Mautic, and open DXP, helping you with much more than just Drupal 7.
Seamless Migration Services: We handle migrations from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11, ensuring both your past and future are secure and up-to-date.
Dedicated Multitiered Support Department: Our support includes first, second, and third-line support, supplemented by AI-driven agents for maintenance and support, delivering the highest quality service.
Advanced DevOps and Hosting Platform: We are the only provider with a DevOps and hosting platform that automates beyond ordinary Drupal and security agencies. As a tech product company, we invest deeply in AI to enhance our customers' security.
Scalable Security Management: Unlike others, we do not offer free patches on platforms we don’t control, nor do we introduce security issues for our customers. We handle security at scale, ensuring your site’s integrity.
We Are Unique: Security Experts and Top-Notch Drupal Service Providers
Dropsolid stands alone as the only provider that is both a security expert and a top-tier Drupal service and platform provider. We are an enterprise category provider that guarantees quality and exceptional service, ensuring that your Drupal 7 sites remain secure and performant long after EOL.
The Critical Importance of Security and Support
In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount. Having the best patches and support is not just important—it’s essential. Without robust security measures and reliable support, organizations risk exposing their sites to vulnerabilities, data breaches, and compliance issues. Dropsolid offers the highest level of security and support, acting as the best insurance against potential threats and ensuring your digital assets remain protected.
Contributing Back to the Drupal Ecosystem
At Dropsolid, community involvement is central to everything we do. Supporting Drupal 7 users post-EOL is an extension of our commitment to the open-source community. Through our maker-taker model, we ensure that contributions to the community are shared among collaborators. By partnering with organizations that need extended Drupal 7 support, we reinvest in the Drupal project through revenue-sharing initiatives and direct contributions to the Drupal Association.
Lessons Learned from the Drupal 7 Transition
The Drupal 7 EOL transition has been a learning experience for the entire community. We’ve learned that every organization’s journey is different. While some businesses are ready to migrate to Drupal 11 or a modern DXP, others need more time to plan their migration path. Community-driven support models are essential for ensuring that all Drupal users are cared for, regardless of their version. By working closely with other D7 Extended Support providers, the Drupal Security Team, and the Drupal Association, we’ve shared knowledge, coordinated security efforts, and ensured that Drupal 7 sites remain secure.
Looking Ahead: Building a Secure Future Together
As we look beyond the Drupal 7 EOL, our focus remains on supporting the community and helping organizations build secure, future-ready digital experiences. The strength of Drupal lies in its people—the developers, site owners, contributors, and partners who make this ecosystem what it is. Whether your organization is planning a migration or needs help maintaining a Drupal 7 site, Dropsolid is committed to being a trusted partner in your journey. Our team is ready to work with the community to keep Drupal secure, open, and thriving.
Why Choose Dropsolid?
Unmatched Security Expertise: With a dedicated security team of 13 years, ISO27001 certification, and a robust bug bounty program, Dropsolid ensures your Drupal 7 site is protected at the highest standards.
Comprehensive Support and Services: From performance optimization and custom development to seamless migrations and AI-driven support, we offer a wide range of services tailored to your needs.
Top-Tier Drupal Expertise: Our extensive team of Drupal 7 developers and ability to source experts guarantee that your site remains functional and can even evolve with new features.
Advanced Technology Integration: Our DevOps and hosting platform, combined with deep investments in AI, provide automated, secure, and scalable solutions beyond what ordinary Drupal agencies offer.
Enterprise-Grade Quality and Service: As an enterprise category provider, we guarantee exceptional quality and service, ensuring that your digital infrastructure is robust and reliable.
Secure Your Future with Dropsolid
The importance of security and having the best patches and support cannot be overstated. In a world where digital threats are constantly evolving, you cannot afford to take risks with your website’s security. Dropsolid provides the best insurance by delivering unparalleled security, support, and expertise, ensuring that your Drupal 7 site remains secure, stable, and compliant long after EOL.
Contact Us Today
Don’t leave the security and stability of your Drupal 7 site to chance. Partner with Dropsolid and leverage our comprehensive support, advanced security measures, and unmatched expertise to keep your digital presence strong and secure. Together, we’ll navigate the post-EOL landscape and build a safer, more resilient future for Drupal.
The Importance of Security and Top-Notch Support
In the digital age, the security of your website is paramount. Without the best patches and reliable support, your site becomes vulnerable to cyber threats, which can lead to data breaches, financial loss, and damage to your reputation. Investing in top-tier security and support is not just a precaution—it’s a necessity. Dropsolid understands the critical nature of these needs and offers unparalleled solutions to ensure your Drupal 7 site remains secure and operational. Don’t risk your digital assets; choose Dropsolid for the best protection and peace of mind.
As of January 5, 2025, the Drupal 7 End-of-Life (EOL) has officially passed, marking the end of an era for a platform that has powered countless digital experiences for well over a decade. While many organizations have already migrated to newer versions of Drupal, thousands of mission-critical Drupal 7 sites are still in use. For these organizations, the challenge now is keeping their sites secure, stable, and compliant in a post-EOL world. At Dropsolid, we’ve taken on the responsibility of helping the Drupal community navigate this transition, ensuring that Drupal 7 sites can continue to thrive while organizations plan their next steps.
Our Mission: Safeguarding Drupal 7 Websites with Unparalleled Expertise
Our mission is simple: to safeguard Drupal 7 websites while continuing to contribute to the open-source ecosystem that has given us so much. We achieve this through a multifaceted approach that leverages our extensive assets and expertise.
Why Drupal 7 Still Matters
Supporting Drupal 7 beyond its official EOL date is critical. It ensures that organizations can continue to operate their websites safely while taking the time to plan their long-term digital strategies. Drupal 7 has empowered organizations of all sizes, from large enterprises to local nonprofits. Our goal is to ensure that these organizations don’t have to compromise on security or performance simply because they haven’t migrated yet.
How Dropsolid is Supporting Drupal 7 Users
Our approach to Drupal 7 post-EOL support is built on our comprehensive assets and deep community involvement. Here’s how we’re supporting Drupal 7 users beyond EOL:
Proactive Security Updates: We provide high-value security patches to address emerging vulnerabilities and keep sites secure in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Performance Optimization: We ensure that Drupal 7 sites remain fast and reliable, even as web standards continue to evolve.
Custom Development Support: We help organizations maintain and enhance custom functionality on their Drupal 7 sites, ensuring that their unique needs continue to be met.
Compliance Monitoring: We work with organizations to ensure that their sites remain compliant with GDPR, accessibility standards, and other regulations.
Bug Bounty Program: Our bug bounty program delivers a higher probability of detecting issues first, providing enhanced protection for your sites.
ISO27001 Certification: Our entire company, including our Drupal 7 processes, services, support desk, DevOps/hosting platform, and DXP, are ISO27001 certified. This ensures that everything operates at the highest standards.
Expert Drupal 7 Team: We have the most Drupal 7 developers on staff and can source Drupal 7 experts, ensuring you can continue on D7 and even introduce new features.
Experienced Security Team: With 13 years of dedicated security team members, we provide security advisory for other open-source projects like Mautic, making us well-rounded security experts.
Comprehensive Drupal and DXP Support: We offer a wide range of services for Drupal, Mautic, and open DXP, helping you with much more than just Drupal 7.
Seamless Migration Services: We handle migrations from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11, ensuring both your past and future are secure and up-to-date.
Dedicated Multitiered Support Department: Our support includes first, second, and third-line support, supplemented by AI-driven agents for maintenance and support, delivering the highest quality service.
Advanced DevOps and Hosting Platform: We are the only provider with a DevOps and hosting platform that automates beyond ordinary Drupal and security agencies. As a tech product company, we invest deeply in AI to enhance our customers' security.
Scalable Security Management: Unlike others, we do not offer free patches on platforms we don’t control, nor do we introduce security issues for our customers. We handle security at scale, ensuring your site’s integrity.
We Are Unique: Security Experts and Top-Notch Drupal Service Providers
Dropsolid stands alone as the only provider that is both a security expert and a top-tier Drupal service and platform provider. We are an enterprise category provider that guarantees quality and exceptional service, ensuring that your Drupal 7 sites remain secure and performant long after EOL.
The Critical Importance of Security and Support
In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount. Having the best patches and support is not just important—it’s essential. Without robust security measures and reliable support, organizations risk exposing their sites to vulnerabilities, data breaches, and compliance issues. Dropsolid offers the highest level of security and support, acting as the best insurance against potential threats and ensuring your digital assets remain protected.
Contributing Back to the Drupal Ecosystem
At Dropsolid, community involvement is central to everything we do. Supporting Drupal 7 users post-EOL is an extension of our commitment to the open-source community. Through our maker-taker model, we ensure that contributions to the community are shared among collaborators. By partnering with organizations that need extended Drupal 7 support, we reinvest in the Drupal project through revenue-sharing initiatives and direct contributions to the Drupal Association.
Lessons Learned from the Drupal 7 Transition
The Drupal 7 EOL transition has been a learning experience for the entire community. We’ve learned that every organization’s journey is different. While some businesses are ready to migrate to Drupal 11 or a modern DXP, others need more time to plan their migration path. Community-driven support models are essential for ensuring that all Drupal users are cared for, regardless of their version. By working closely with other D7 Extended Support providers, the Drupal Security Team, and the Drupal Association, we’ve shared knowledge, coordinated security efforts, and ensured that Drupal 7 sites remain secure.
Looking Ahead: Building a Secure Future Together
As we look beyond the Drupal 7 EOL, our focus remains on supporting the community and helping organizations build secure, future-ready digital experiences. The strength of Drupal lies in its people—the developers, site owners, contributors, and partners who make this ecosystem what it is. Whether your organization is planning a migration or needs help maintaining a Drupal 7 site, Dropsolid is committed to being a trusted partner in your journey. Our team is ready to work with the community to keep Drupal secure, open, and thriving.
Why Choose Dropsolid?
Unmatched Security Expertise: With a dedicated security team of 13 years, ISO27001 certification, and a robust bug bounty program, Dropsolid ensures your Drupal 7 site is protected at the highest standards.
Comprehensive Support and Services: From performance optimization and custom development to seamless migrations and AI-driven support, we offer a wide range of services tailored to your needs.
Top-Tier Drupal Expertise: Our extensive team of Drupal 7 developers and ability to source experts guarantee that your site remains functional and can even evolve with new features.
Advanced Technology Integration: Our DevOps and hosting platform, combined with deep investments in AI, provide automated, secure, and scalable solutions beyond what ordinary Drupal agencies offer.
Enterprise-Grade Quality and Service: As an enterprise category provider, we guarantee exceptional quality and service, ensuring that your digital infrastructure is robust and reliable.
Secure Your Future with Dropsolid
The importance of security and having the best patches and support cannot be overstated. In a world where digital threats are constantly evolving, you cannot afford to take risks with your website’s security. Dropsolid provides the best insurance by delivering unparalleled security, support, and expertise, ensuring that your Drupal 7 site remains secure, stable, and compliant long after EOL.
Contact Us Today
Don’t leave the security and stability of your Drupal 7 site to chance. Partner with Dropsolid and leverage our comprehensive support, advanced security measures, and unmatched expertise to keep your digital presence strong and secure. Together, we’ll navigate the post-EOL landscape and build a safer, more resilient future for Drupal.
The Importance of Security and Top-Notch Support
In the digital age, the security of your website is paramount. Without the best patches and reliable support, your site becomes vulnerable to cyber threats, which can lead to data breaches, financial loss, and damage to your reputation. Investing in top-tier security and support is not just a precaution—it’s a necessity. Dropsolid understands the critical nature of these needs and offers unparalleled solutions to ensure your Drupal 7 site remains secure and operational. Don’t risk your digital assets; choose Dropsolid for the best protection and peace of mind.
Vote for the official DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 t-shirt!
It's time to vote for the official DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 t-shirt! Thank you so much to everyone who entered the DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 t-shirt design contest! We've narrowed it down to the top three designs. Now, we're asking the Drupal community to help us by voting for their favorite design.
The winner who receives the most votes will have their design on the official DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 t-shirt AND win a ticket to DrupalCon! Voting ends on 28 January.
Design #1
Design #2
Design #3
Submit your vote!
The winner who receives the most votes will have their design on the official DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 t-shirt AND win a ticket to DrupalCon! Voting ends on 28 January.
Design #1
Design #2
Design #3
Submit your vote!
Drupal CMS 1.0 released
Re-posted with permission from https://dri.es/drupal-cms-1-released.
We did it: Drupal CMS 1.0 is here! 🎉
Eight months ago, I challenged our community to make Drupal easier for marketers, content creators, and site builders. Today, on Drupal's 24th birthday, we're making history with the launch of Drupal CMS 1.0.
With this release, you now have two ways to build with Drupal:
Drupal Core serves expert users and developers who want complete control over their websites. It provides a blank canvas for building websites and has been the foundation behind millions of websites since Drupal began 24 years ago.
Drupal CMS is a ready-to-use platform for marketing teams, content creators and site builders built on Drupal 11 core. When you install Drupal CMS, you get a set of out-of-the-box tools such as advanced media management, SEO tools, AI-driven website building, consent management, analytics, search, automatic updates and more.
To celebrate this milestone, more than 60 launch parties are happening around the world today! These celebrations highlight one of Drupal's greatest strengths: a worldwide community that builds and innovates together.
If you want to try Drupal CMS, you can start a free trial today at https://www.drupal.org/drupal-cms/trial.
Built for ambitious marketers
Drupal CMS targets organizations with ambitious digital goals, particularly in mid-market and enterprise settings. The platform provides a robust foundation that adapts and scales with evolving needs.
Organizations often hit a growth ceiling with non-Drupal CMS platforms. What starts as a simple website becomes a constraint as needs expand. Take privacy and consent management as an example: while these features are now essential due to GDPR, CCPA, and growing privacy concerns, most CMS platforms don't offer them out of the box. This forces organizations to create patchwork solutions.
Drupal CMS addresses this by including privacy and consent management tools by default. This not only simplifies setup but also sets a new standard for CMS platforms, promoting a better Open Web – one that prioritizes user privacy while helping organizations meet regulatory requirements.
Recipes for success
The privacy and consent management feature is just one of many 'recipes' available in Drupal CMS. Recipes are pre-configured packages of features, like blogs, events, or case studies, that simplify and speed up site-building. Each recipe automatically installs the necessary modules, sets up content types, and applies configurations, reducing manual setup.
This streamlined approach makes Drupal more accessible for beginners but also more efficient for experienced developers. Drupal CMS 1.0 launches with nearly 30 recipes included, many of which are applied by default to provide common functionality that most sites require. Recipes not applied by default are available as optional add-ons and can be applied either during setup or later through the new Project Browser. More recipes are already in development, with plans to release new versions of Drupal CMS throughout the year, each adding fresh recipes.
The Drupal CMS installer lets users choose from predefined 'recipes' like blog, events, case studies and more. Each recipe automatically downloads the required modules, sets up preconfigured content types, and applies the necessary configurations.
Pioneering the future, again
Drupal CMS not only reduces costs and accelerates time to value with recipes but also stands out with innovative features like AI agents designed specifically for site building. While many platforms use AI primarily for content creation, our AI agents go further by enabling advanced tasks such as creating custom content types, configuring taxonomies, and more.
This kind of innovation really connects to Drupal's roots. In its early days, Drupal earned its reputation as a forward-thinking, innovative CMS. We helped pioneer the assembled web (now called 'composable') and contributed to the foundation of Web 2.0, shipping with features like blogging, RSS, and commenting long before the term Web 2.0 existed. Although it happened long ago and many may not remember, Drupal was the first CMS to adopt jQuery. This move played a key role in popularizing jQuery and establishing it as a cornerstone of web development.
Curious about what Drupal CMS' AI agents can do? Watch Ivan Zugec's video for a hands-on demonstration of how these tools simplify site-building tasks – even for expert developers.
We don't know exactly where AI agents will take us, but I'm excited to explore, learn, and grow. It feels like the early days when we experimented and boldly ventured into the unknown.
Changing perceptions and reaching more users
Drupal has often been seen as complex, but Drupal CMS is designed to change that. Still, we know that simply creating a more user-friendly and easier-to-maintain product isn't enough. After 24 years, many people still hold outdated perceptions shaped by experiences from over a decade ago.
Changing those perceptions takes time and deliberate effort. That is why the Drupal CMS initiative is focused not just on building software but also on repositioning and marketing Drupal in a way that highlights how much it has evolved.
The new Drupal.org features a refreshed brand and updated messaging, positioning Drupal as a modern, composable CMS.
To make this happen, we've refreshed our brand and started reworking Drupal.org with the help of the Drupal Association and our Drupal Certified Partners. The updated brand feels fresher, more modern, and more appealing to a larger audience.
For the first time, the Drupal Association has hired two full-time product marketers to help communicate our message.
Our goal is clear: to help people move past outdated perceptions and see Drupal for what it truly is – a powerful, modern platform for building websites that is becoming more user-friendly, as well as more affordable to use and maintain.
Achieving bold ambitions through collaboration
Launching the Drupal CMS initiative was bold and ambitious, requiring extraordinary effort from our community – and they truly stepped up. It was ambitious because this initiative has been about much more than building a second version of Drupal. It's been a focused and comprehensive effort to expand our market, modernize our brand, accelerate innovation, expand our marketing, and reimagine our partner ecosystem.
When I announced Drupal Starshot and Drupal CMS just 8 months ago, I remember turning to the team and asking, How exactly are we going to pull this off?. We had a lot to figure out – from building a team, setting goals, and mapping a path forward. It was a mix of uncertainty, determination, and maybe a touch of What have we gotten ourselves into?.
A key success factor has been fostering closer collaboration among contributors, agency partners, Drupal Core Committers, Drupal Association staff, and the Drupal Association Board of Directors. This stronger alignment didn't happen by chance; it's the result of thoughtfully structured meetings and governance changes that brought everyone closer together.
After just 8 months, the results speak for themselves. Drupal CMS has significantly increased the pace of innovation and the level of contributions to Drupal. It's a testament to what we can achieve when we work together. We've seen a 40% increase in contributor activity since the initiative launch, with over 2,000 commits from more than 300 contributors.
Drupal CMS has been a powerful catalyst for accelerating innovation and collaboration. Since development began in 2024, contributions have soared. Organization credits for strategic initiatives grew by 44% compared to 2023, with individual contributions increasing by 37%. The number of unique contributors rose by 12.5%, and participating organizations grew by 11.3%.
The initiative required me to make a significant time commitment I hadn't anticipated at the start of 2024 – but it's an experience I'm deeply grateful for. The Drupal CMS leadership team met at least twice a week, often more, to tackle challenges head-on. Similarly, I had weekly meetings with the Drupal Association.
Along the way we developed new working principles. One key principle was to solve end-user problems first, focusing on what marketers truly need rather than trying to account for every edge case. Another was prioritizing speed over process, enabling us to innovate and adapt quickly. These principles are still evolving, and now that the release is behind us, I'm eager to refine them further with the team.
The work we did together was intense, energizing, and occasionally filled with uncertainty about meeting our deadlines. We built strong bonds, learned to make quick, effective decisions, and maintained forward momentum. This experience has left me feeling more connected than ever to our shared mission.
The Drupal CMS roadmap for 2025
As exciting as this achievement is, some might ask if we've accomplished everything we set out to do. The answer is both yes and no. We've exceeded my expectations in collaboration and innovation, making incredible progress. But there is still much to do. In many ways, we're just getting started. We're less than one-third of the way through our three-year product strategy.
With Drupal CMS 1.0 released, 2025 is off to a strong start. Our roadmap for 2025 is clear: we'll launch Experience Builder 1.0, roll out more out-of-the-box recipes for marketers, improve our documentation, roll out our new brand to more parts of Drupal.org, and push forward with innovative experiments.
Each step brings us closer to our goal: modernizing Drupal and making Drupal the go-to platform for marketers and developers who want to build ambitious digital experiences — all while championing the Open Web.
Thank you, Drupal community
We built Drupal CMS in a truly open source way – collaboratively, transparently, and driven by community contributions – proving once again that open source is the best way to build software.
The success of Drupal CMS 1.0 reflects the work of countless contributors. I'm especially grateful to these key contributors and their organizations (listed alphabetically): Jamie Abrahams (FreelyGive), Gareth Alexander (Zoocha), Martin Anderson-Clutz (Acquia), Tony Barker (Annertech), Pamela Barone (Technocrat), Addison Berry (Drupalize.me), Jim Birch (Kanopi Studios), Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET), Christoph Breidert (1xINTERNET), Nathaniel Catchpole (Third and Grove / Tag1 Consulting), Cristina Chumillas (Lullabot), Suzanne Dergacheva (Evolving Web), Artem Dmitriiev (1xINTERNET), John Doyle (Digital Polygon), Tim Doyle (Drupal Association), Sascha Eggenberger (Gitlab), Dharizza Espinach (Evolving Web), Tiffany Farriss (Palantir.net), Matthew Grasmick (Acquia), Adam Globus-Hoenich (Acquia), Jürgen Haas (LakeDrops), Mike Herchel (DripYard), J. Hogue (Oomph, Inc), Gábor Hojtsy (Acquia), Emma Horrell (University of Edinburgh), Marcus Johansson (FreelyGive), Nick Koger (Drupal Association), Tim Lehnen (Drupal Association), Pablo López Escobés (Lullabot), Christian López Espínola (Lullabot), Leah Magee (Acquia), Amber Matz (Drupalize.me), Lenny Moskalyk (Drupal Association), Lewis Nyman, Matt Olivera (Lullabot), Shawn Perritt (Acquia), Megh Plunkett (Lullabot), Tim Plunkett (Acquia), Kristen Pol (Salsa Digital), Joe Shindelar (Drupalize.me), Lauri Timmanee (Acquia), Matthew Tift (Lullabot), Laurens Van Damme (Dropsolid), Ryan Witcombe (Drupal Association), Jen Witowski (Lullabot).
I also want to recognize our Marketing Committee, the Core Committers, the Drupal Association Board of Directors, and the Drupal Starshot Advisory Council, whose guidance and strategic input shaped this initiative along the way.
While I've highlighted some contributors here, I know there are hundreds more who shaped Drupal CMS 1.0 through their code, testing, UX work, feedback, advocacy and more. Each contribution, big or small, moved us forward. To everyone who helped build this milestone: THANK YOU!
— Dries Buytaert
We did it: Drupal CMS 1.0 is here! 🎉
Eight months ago, I challenged our community to make Drupal easier for marketers, content creators, and site builders. Today, on Drupal's 24th birthday, we're making history with the launch of Drupal CMS 1.0.
With this release, you now have two ways to build with Drupal:
Drupal Core serves expert users and developers who want complete control over their websites. It provides a blank canvas for building websites and has been the foundation behind millions of websites since Drupal began 24 years ago.
Drupal CMS is a ready-to-use platform for marketing teams, content creators and site builders built on Drupal 11 core. When you install Drupal CMS, you get a set of out-of-the-box tools such as advanced media management, SEO tools, AI-driven website building, consent management, analytics, search, automatic updates and more.
To celebrate this milestone, more than 60 launch parties are happening around the world today! These celebrations highlight one of Drupal's greatest strengths: a worldwide community that builds and innovates together.
If you want to try Drupal CMS, you can start a free trial today at https://www.drupal.org/drupal-cms/trial.
Built for ambitious marketers
Drupal CMS targets organizations with ambitious digital goals, particularly in mid-market and enterprise settings. The platform provides a robust foundation that adapts and scales with evolving needs.
Organizations often hit a growth ceiling with non-Drupal CMS platforms. What starts as a simple website becomes a constraint as needs expand. Take privacy and consent management as an example: while these features are now essential due to GDPR, CCPA, and growing privacy concerns, most CMS platforms don't offer them out of the box. This forces organizations to create patchwork solutions.
Drupal CMS addresses this by including privacy and consent management tools by default. This not only simplifies setup but also sets a new standard for CMS platforms, promoting a better Open Web – one that prioritizes user privacy while helping organizations meet regulatory requirements.
Recipes for success
The privacy and consent management feature is just one of many 'recipes' available in Drupal CMS. Recipes are pre-configured packages of features, like blogs, events, or case studies, that simplify and speed up site-building. Each recipe automatically installs the necessary modules, sets up content types, and applies configurations, reducing manual setup.
This streamlined approach makes Drupal more accessible for beginners but also more efficient for experienced developers. Drupal CMS 1.0 launches with nearly 30 recipes included, many of which are applied by default to provide common functionality that most sites require. Recipes not applied by default are available as optional add-ons and can be applied either during setup or later through the new Project Browser. More recipes are already in development, with plans to release new versions of Drupal CMS throughout the year, each adding fresh recipes.
The Drupal CMS installer lets users choose from predefined 'recipes' like blog, events, case studies and more. Each recipe automatically downloads the required modules, sets up preconfigured content types, and applies the necessary configurations.
Pioneering the future, again
Drupal CMS not only reduces costs and accelerates time to value with recipes but also stands out with innovative features like AI agents designed specifically for site building. While many platforms use AI primarily for content creation, our AI agents go further by enabling advanced tasks such as creating custom content types, configuring taxonomies, and more.
This kind of innovation really connects to Drupal's roots. In its early days, Drupal earned its reputation as a forward-thinking, innovative CMS. We helped pioneer the assembled web (now called 'composable') and contributed to the foundation of Web 2.0, shipping with features like blogging, RSS, and commenting long before the term Web 2.0 existed. Although it happened long ago and many may not remember, Drupal was the first CMS to adopt jQuery. This move played a key role in popularizing jQuery and establishing it as a cornerstone of web development.
Curious about what Drupal CMS' AI agents can do? Watch Ivan Zugec's video for a hands-on demonstration of how these tools simplify site-building tasks – even for expert developers.
We don't know exactly where AI agents will take us, but I'm excited to explore, learn, and grow. It feels like the early days when we experimented and boldly ventured into the unknown.
Changing perceptions and reaching more users
Drupal has often been seen as complex, but Drupal CMS is designed to change that. Still, we know that simply creating a more user-friendly and easier-to-maintain product isn't enough. After 24 years, many people still hold outdated perceptions shaped by experiences from over a decade ago.
Changing those perceptions takes time and deliberate effort. That is why the Drupal CMS initiative is focused not just on building software but also on repositioning and marketing Drupal in a way that highlights how much it has evolved.
The new Drupal.org features a refreshed brand and updated messaging, positioning Drupal as a modern, composable CMS.
To make this happen, we've refreshed our brand and started reworking Drupal.org with the help of the Drupal Association and our Drupal Certified Partners. The updated brand feels fresher, more modern, and more appealing to a larger audience.
For the first time, the Drupal Association has hired two full-time product marketers to help communicate our message.
Our goal is clear: to help people move past outdated perceptions and see Drupal for what it truly is – a powerful, modern platform for building websites that is becoming more user-friendly, as well as more affordable to use and maintain.
Achieving bold ambitions through collaboration
Launching the Drupal CMS initiative was bold and ambitious, requiring extraordinary effort from our community – and they truly stepped up. It was ambitious because this initiative has been about much more than building a second version of Drupal. It's been a focused and comprehensive effort to expand our market, modernize our brand, accelerate innovation, expand our marketing, and reimagine our partner ecosystem.
When I announced Drupal Starshot and Drupal CMS just 8 months ago, I remember turning to the team and asking, How exactly are we going to pull this off?. We had a lot to figure out – from building a team, setting goals, and mapping a path forward. It was a mix of uncertainty, determination, and maybe a touch of What have we gotten ourselves into?.
A key success factor has been fostering closer collaboration among contributors, agency partners, Drupal Core Committers, Drupal Association staff, and the Drupal Association Board of Directors. This stronger alignment didn't happen by chance; it's the result of thoughtfully structured meetings and governance changes that brought everyone closer together.
After just 8 months, the results speak for themselves. Drupal CMS has significantly increased the pace of innovation and the level of contributions to Drupal. It's a testament to what we can achieve when we work together. We've seen a 40% increase in contributor activity since the initiative launch, with over 2,000 commits from more than 300 contributors.
Drupal CMS has been a powerful catalyst for accelerating innovation and collaboration. Since development began in 2024, contributions have soared. Organization credits for strategic initiatives grew by 44% compared to 2023, with individual contributions increasing by 37%. The number of unique contributors rose by 12.5%, and participating organizations grew by 11.3%.
The initiative required me to make a significant time commitment I hadn't anticipated at the start of 2024 – but it's an experience I'm deeply grateful for. The Drupal CMS leadership team met at least twice a week, often more, to tackle challenges head-on. Similarly, I had weekly meetings with the Drupal Association.
Along the way we developed new working principles. One key principle was to solve end-user problems first, focusing on what marketers truly need rather than trying to account for every edge case. Another was prioritizing speed over process, enabling us to innovate and adapt quickly. These principles are still evolving, and now that the release is behind us, I'm eager to refine them further with the team.
The work we did together was intense, energizing, and occasionally filled with uncertainty about meeting our deadlines. We built strong bonds, learned to make quick, effective decisions, and maintained forward momentum. This experience has left me feeling more connected than ever to our shared mission.
The Drupal CMS roadmap for 2025
As exciting as this achievement is, some might ask if we've accomplished everything we set out to do. The answer is both yes and no. We've exceeded my expectations in collaboration and innovation, making incredible progress. But there is still much to do. In many ways, we're just getting started. We're less than one-third of the way through our three-year product strategy.
With Drupal CMS 1.0 released, 2025 is off to a strong start. Our roadmap for 2025 is clear: we'll launch Experience Builder 1.0, roll out more out-of-the-box recipes for marketers, improve our documentation, roll out our new brand to more parts of Drupal.org, and push forward with innovative experiments.
Each step brings us closer to our goal: modernizing Drupal and making Drupal the go-to platform for marketers and developers who want to build ambitious digital experiences — all while championing the Open Web.
Thank you, Drupal community
We built Drupal CMS in a truly open source way – collaboratively, transparently, and driven by community contributions – proving once again that open source is the best way to build software.
The success of Drupal CMS 1.0 reflects the work of countless contributors. I'm especially grateful to these key contributors and their organizations (listed alphabetically): Jamie Abrahams (FreelyGive), Gareth Alexander (Zoocha), Martin Anderson-Clutz (Acquia), Tony Barker (Annertech), Pamela Barone (Technocrat), Addison Berry (Drupalize.me), Jim Birch (Kanopi Studios), Baddy Breidert (1xINTERNET), Christoph Breidert (1xINTERNET), Nathaniel Catchpole (Third and Grove / Tag1 Consulting), Cristina Chumillas (Lullabot), Suzanne Dergacheva (Evolving Web), Artem Dmitriiev (1xINTERNET), John Doyle (Digital Polygon), Tim Doyle (Drupal Association), Sascha Eggenberger (Gitlab), Dharizza Espinach (Evolving Web), Tiffany Farriss (Palantir.net), Matthew Grasmick (Acquia), Adam Globus-Hoenich (Acquia), Jürgen Haas (LakeDrops), Mike Herchel (DripYard), J. Hogue (Oomph, Inc), Gábor Hojtsy (Acquia), Emma Horrell (University of Edinburgh), Marcus Johansson (FreelyGive), Nick Koger (Drupal Association), Tim Lehnen (Drupal Association), Pablo López Escobés (Lullabot), Christian López Espínola (Lullabot), Leah Magee (Acquia), Amber Matz (Drupalize.me), Lenny Moskalyk (Drupal Association), Lewis Nyman, Matt Olivera (Lullabot), Shawn Perritt (Acquia), Megh Plunkett (Lullabot), Tim Plunkett (Acquia), Kristen Pol (Salsa Digital), Joe Shindelar (Drupalize.me), Lauri Timmanee (Acquia), Matthew Tift (Lullabot), Laurens Van Damme (Dropsolid), Ryan Witcombe (Drupal Association), Jen Witowski (Lullabot).
I also want to recognize our Marketing Committee, the Core Committers, the Drupal Association Board of Directors, and the Drupal Starshot Advisory Council, whose guidance and strategic input shaped this initiative along the way.
While I've highlighted some contributors here, I know there are hundreds more who shaped Drupal CMS 1.0 through their code, testing, UX work, feedback, advocacy and more. Each contribution, big or small, moved us forward. To everyone who helped build this milestone: THANK YOU!
— Dries Buytaert
Drupal CMS 1.0 is now available!
We’re excited to share that Drupal CMS 1.0 has officially launched! This new platform is designed to make it easier than ever for marketers and content teams to create amazing digital experiences, all while staying true to Drupal’s open-source roots.
Drupal CMS 1.0 is packed with features to make your life easier:
Quick setup with smart defaults for common tasks to get you up and running quickly
AI tools to speed up implementation
Pre-configured features for site search and media management
Easy integration with popular marketing tools for SEO, consent management and analytics
Automatic updates and an intuitive UI to install new features
Drupal CMS is all about making Drupal more accessible without losing its flexibility and scalability. Drupal CMS is built on Drupal Core, so it’s fully compatible with the broader Drupal ecosystem with all its tools for multilingual sites, content workflows and more.
Dive in and see how Drupal CMS can transform your digital experience at drupal.org/drupal-cms. A free trial is also available to see Drupal CMS for yourself!
Drupal CMS 1.0 represents the collective effort of hundreds of contributors, agencies, and organizations who believe in the power of open source to transform the web. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build!
There is still work to be done for Drupal to fully meet the needs of marketers, so expect regular updates and new features. As part of our three-year strategy, we plan to introduce new features like the Experience Builder, a visual tool designed to make creating digital experiences simpler and more intuitive. The first version, Experience Builder 1.0 is expected to launch later in 2025.
Today is the day to celebrate! The wonderful people of the Drupal community get together globally at more than 60 parties, including an online party anyone can tune into! Let's stop and recognise what we achieved together and all the possibilities that lie ahead!
Keep up with progress and take deep dives into various Drupal CMS features and technologies at DrupalCon Atlanta! Now there is less than a week left to get your early bird ticket.
Drupal CMS 1.0 is packed with features to make your life easier:
Quick setup with smart defaults for common tasks to get you up and running quickly
AI tools to speed up implementation
Pre-configured features for site search and media management
Easy integration with popular marketing tools for SEO, consent management and analytics
Automatic updates and an intuitive UI to install new features
Drupal CMS is all about making Drupal more accessible without losing its flexibility and scalability. Drupal CMS is built on Drupal Core, so it’s fully compatible with the broader Drupal ecosystem with all its tools for multilingual sites, content workflows and more.
Dive in and see how Drupal CMS can transform your digital experience at drupal.org/drupal-cms. A free trial is also available to see Drupal CMS for yourself!
Drupal CMS 1.0 represents the collective effort of hundreds of contributors, agencies, and organizations who believe in the power of open source to transform the web. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build!
There is still work to be done for Drupal to fully meet the needs of marketers, so expect regular updates and new features. As part of our three-year strategy, we plan to introduce new features like the Experience Builder, a visual tool designed to make creating digital experiences simpler and more intuitive. The first version, Experience Builder 1.0 is expected to launch later in 2025.
Today is the day to celebrate! The wonderful people of the Drupal community get together globally at more than 60 parties, including an online party anyone can tune into! Let's stop and recognise what we achieved together and all the possibilities that lie ahead!
Keep up with progress and take deep dives into various Drupal CMS features and technologies at DrupalCon Atlanta! Now there is less than a week left to get your early bird ticket.
Drupal CMS 1.0 is now available!
We’re excited to share that Drupal CMS 1.0 has officially launched! This new platform is designed to make it easier than ever for marketers and content teams to create amazing digital experiences, all while staying true to Drupal’s open-source roots.
Drupal CMS 1.0 is packed with features to make your life easier:
Quick setup with smart defaults for common tasks to get you up and running quickly
AI tools to speed up implementation
Pre-configured features for site search and media management
Easy integration with popular marketing tools for SEO, consent management and analytics
Automatic updates and an intuitive UI to install new features
Drupal CMS is all about making Drupal more accessible without losing its flexibility and scalability. Drupal CMS is built on Drupal Core, so it’s fully compatible with the broader Drupal ecosystem with all its tools for multilingual sites, content workflows and more.
Dive in and see how Drupal CMS can transform your digital experience at drupal.org/drupal-cms. A free trial is also available to see Drupal CMS for yourself!
Drupal CMS 1.0 represents the collective effort of hundreds of contributors, agencies, and organizations who believe in the power of open source to transform the web. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build!
There is still work to be done for Drupal to fully meet the needs of marketers, so expect regular updates and new features. As part of our three-year strategy, we plan to introduce new features like the Experience Builder, a visual tool designed to make creating digital experiences simpler and more intuitive. The first version, Experience Builder 1.0 is expected to launch later in 2025.
Today is the day to celebrate! The wonderful people of the Drupal community get together globally at more than 60 parties, including an online party anyone can tune into! Let's stop and recognise what we achieved together and all the possibilities that lie ahead!
Keep up with progress and take deep dives into various Drupal CMS features and technologies at DrupalCon Atlanta! Now there is less than a week left to get your early bird ticket.
Drupal CMS 1.0 is packed with features to make your life easier:
Quick setup with smart defaults for common tasks to get you up and running quickly
AI tools to speed up implementation
Pre-configured features for site search and media management
Easy integration with popular marketing tools for SEO, consent management and analytics
Automatic updates and an intuitive UI to install new features
Drupal CMS is all about making Drupal more accessible without losing its flexibility and scalability. Drupal CMS is built on Drupal Core, so it’s fully compatible with the broader Drupal ecosystem with all its tools for multilingual sites, content workflows and more.
Dive in and see how Drupal CMS can transform your digital experience at drupal.org/drupal-cms. A free trial is also available to see Drupal CMS for yourself!
Drupal CMS 1.0 represents the collective effort of hundreds of contributors, agencies, and organizations who believe in the power of open source to transform the web. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build!
There is still work to be done for Drupal to fully meet the needs of marketers, so expect regular updates and new features. As part of our three-year strategy, we plan to introduce new features like the Experience Builder, a visual tool designed to make creating digital experiences simpler and more intuitive. The first version, Experience Builder 1.0 is expected to launch later in 2025.
Today is the day to celebrate! The wonderful people of the Drupal community get together globally at more than 60 parties, including an online party anyone can tune into! Let's stop and recognise what we achieved together and all the possibilities that lie ahead!
Keep up with progress and take deep dives into various Drupal CMS features and technologies at DrupalCon Atlanta! Now there is less than a week left to get your early bird ticket.
Drupal Launches Game-Changing CMS Platform, Empowering Marketers to Create Exceptional Digital Experiences
New Drupal CMS makes Drupal's powerful features accessible to marketers and content teams through an intuitive interface and smart defaults
Drupal today launched Drupal CMS, an innovative platform that empowers marketers and content teams to create exceptional digital experiences. This initial release marks a significant milestone in Drupal's mission to democratize enterprise-grade web development while maintaining its commitment to open source values.
Drupal CMS introduces an intuitive, marketer-friendly interface built on Drupal's robust foundation, significantly lowering the learning curve, barrier to adoption, and cost of maintenance for Drupal sites. The platform features smart defaults for common marketing tasks, AI-powered tools for faster implementation, and seamless integration with popular marketing technologies—all while preserving Drupal's renowned flexibility and scalability.
“With Drupal CMS, we're making powerful web development accessible to more content creators, marketers, and web managers. This is the first exciting step in our three-year strategy to make Drupal CMS the gold standard for no-code website building,” said Dries Buytaert, Drupal Founder and Project Lead. “Organizations will no longer need to choose between ease of use and the ability to grow."
"This release represents the collective effort of our global community all working together to make the web more open and accessible," said Tim Doyle, Chief Executive Officer at the Drupal Association. "It demonstrates the incredible power of open source collaboration to transform how we build for the web."
Drupal CMS includes a curated selection of modules from Drupal's vast ecosystem of 4,800+ community contributions, offering an out-of-the-box experience that enables organizations to build sophisticated websites quickly.
Key features of Drupal CMS include:
User-friendly interface designed specifically for marketers
Smart defaults for quick setup and deployment
AI-powered tools that reduce implementation time
Built-in SEO, analytics, and accessibility tools
Automatic updates and security management
Open source flexibility that prevents vendor lock-in
Drupal CMS particularly serves mid-size organizations and departments within larger enterprises that need ambitious digital experiences but may have limited technical resources. The platform enables marketing teams to be self-sufficient. They will be able to:
Launch new websites and digital campaigns faster
Maintain consistency across digital properties
Integrate with existing marketing tools
Scale their digital presence without technical limitations
Protect user privacy and security through open source transparency
Rollout sites in multiple languages
Drupal CMS is built on the robust foundation of Drupal Core, ensuring full compatibility with Drupal's extensive ecosystem while introducing new tools that make the platform accessible to a broader audience of digital creators—all part of its commitment to the open web.
Drupal CMS is supported by an ambitious development roadmap and an extensive network of Drupal partners and digital agencies around the globe. Regular feature updates will continue to enhance the platform throughout 2025 and beyond, including the addition of Experience Builder—a groundbreaking visual tool for intuitive website design.
Drupal CMS is available starting January 15, 2025. For more information about Drupal CMS and to get started, visit drupal.org/drupal-cms
About Drupal
Drupal is one of the world's most trusted open source content management platforms, powering millions of websites and digital experiences since its creation in 2001. From humble beginnings in a university dorm room, Drupal has grown into a global force in web technology, supported by a community of thousands of active contributors worldwide.
Today, more than 500,000 websites run on Drupal, including digital experiences for NASA, the BBC, UNICEF, Tesla, and government agencies around the world. This diverse adoption showcases Drupal's versatility and enterprise-grade capabilities. The platform's economic impact is significant, with an estimated $3.5 billion in Drupal-based projects, including development and hosting, generated annually through the global ecosystem of Drupal agencies and service providers.
Recognized as a Digital Public Good, Drupal's commitment to innovation, security, and accessibility has made it a cornerstone of the open web. Through continuous community-driven development and a dedication to web standards, Drupal has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs of the digital world while maintaining its core values of flexibility, security, and community collaboration.
Media Contact
Ryan Witcombe (Australia)
Director, Product Marketing, Drupal Association
ryan.witcombe@association.drupal.org
+61 3 431 983 295
Nick Koger (USA)
Manager, Product Marketing, Drupal Association
nick.koger@association.drupal.org
+1 410 868 6425File attachments: Press Release - Drupal CMS Launch (2).pdf
Drupal today launched Drupal CMS, an innovative platform that empowers marketers and content teams to create exceptional digital experiences. This initial release marks a significant milestone in Drupal's mission to democratize enterprise-grade web development while maintaining its commitment to open source values.
Drupal CMS introduces an intuitive, marketer-friendly interface built on Drupal's robust foundation, significantly lowering the learning curve, barrier to adoption, and cost of maintenance for Drupal sites. The platform features smart defaults for common marketing tasks, AI-powered tools for faster implementation, and seamless integration with popular marketing technologies—all while preserving Drupal's renowned flexibility and scalability.
“With Drupal CMS, we're making powerful web development accessible to more content creators, marketers, and web managers. This is the first exciting step in our three-year strategy to make Drupal CMS the gold standard for no-code website building,” said Dries Buytaert, Drupal Founder and Project Lead. “Organizations will no longer need to choose between ease of use and the ability to grow."
"This release represents the collective effort of our global community all working together to make the web more open and accessible," said Tim Doyle, Chief Executive Officer at the Drupal Association. "It demonstrates the incredible power of open source collaboration to transform how we build for the web."
Drupal CMS includes a curated selection of modules from Drupal's vast ecosystem of 4,800+ community contributions, offering an out-of-the-box experience that enables organizations to build sophisticated websites quickly.
Key features of Drupal CMS include:
User-friendly interface designed specifically for marketers
Smart defaults for quick setup and deployment
AI-powered tools that reduce implementation time
Built-in SEO, analytics, and accessibility tools
Automatic updates and security management
Open source flexibility that prevents vendor lock-in
Drupal CMS particularly serves mid-size organizations and departments within larger enterprises that need ambitious digital experiences but may have limited technical resources. The platform enables marketing teams to be self-sufficient. They will be able to:
Launch new websites and digital campaigns faster
Maintain consistency across digital properties
Integrate with existing marketing tools
Scale their digital presence without technical limitations
Protect user privacy and security through open source transparency
Rollout sites in multiple languages
Drupal CMS is built on the robust foundation of Drupal Core, ensuring full compatibility with Drupal's extensive ecosystem while introducing new tools that make the platform accessible to a broader audience of digital creators—all part of its commitment to the open web.
Drupal CMS is supported by an ambitious development roadmap and an extensive network of Drupal partners and digital agencies around the globe. Regular feature updates will continue to enhance the platform throughout 2025 and beyond, including the addition of Experience Builder—a groundbreaking visual tool for intuitive website design.
Drupal CMS is available starting January 15, 2025. For more information about Drupal CMS and to get started, visit drupal.org/drupal-cms
About Drupal
Drupal is one of the world's most trusted open source content management platforms, powering millions of websites and digital experiences since its creation in 2001. From humble beginnings in a university dorm room, Drupal has grown into a global force in web technology, supported by a community of thousands of active contributors worldwide.
Today, more than 500,000 websites run on Drupal, including digital experiences for NASA, the BBC, UNICEF, Tesla, and government agencies around the world. This diverse adoption showcases Drupal's versatility and enterprise-grade capabilities. The platform's economic impact is significant, with an estimated $3.5 billion in Drupal-based projects, including development and hosting, generated annually through the global ecosystem of Drupal agencies and service providers.
Recognized as a Digital Public Good, Drupal's commitment to innovation, security, and accessibility has made it a cornerstone of the open web. Through continuous community-driven development and a dedication to web standards, Drupal has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs of the digital world while maintaining its core values of flexibility, security, and community collaboration.
Media Contact
Ryan Witcombe (Australia)
Director, Product Marketing, Drupal Association
ryan.witcombe@association.drupal.org
+61 3 431 983 295
Nick Koger (USA)
Manager, Product Marketing, Drupal Association
nick.koger@association.drupal.org
+1 410 868 6425File attachments: Press Release - Drupal CMS Launch (2).pdf
