Drupal Modules: Proven Over Time, Still Thriving in Drupal 10
Not so early, TheDropTimes stumbled upon a 2007 Drupal Groups forum discussion on the then-favorite modules through a LinkedIn post by Enrique Worwa. That discovery instilled a curiosity in us that brewed into a magnificent idea for a weekly feature that deals with modules. Not any modules, though, the modules that not only survived the test of time but thrived.
In the world of web development, where technology's only constant is change, it often relegates once-potent tools to obscurity, but not these Drupal modules. We present a list of Drupal modules that have stood the ground for years. The modules born before or during the Drupal 6 era have achieved over 100K site downloads and continue excelling in Drupal 10.
These modules have proven their mettle over time, remaining invaluable to websites, developers, and organizations. Their endurance underscores the strength of free and open-source software and the unwavering commitment of the Drupal community.
Before we delve into the details, here is a snapshot of each module that has been selected:
Drupal Modules: Proven Over Time, Still Thriving in Drupal 10
Sl.no | Module name | First released on date | First Drupal version | Initial release by | Latest stable release by | Latest Release Date | Site Usage Count |
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1 | Chaos Suite Tool | 6 Dec 2008 | D6 | merlinofchaos | japerry | 17 May 2023 | 6,15,667 |
2 | Token | 31 Dec 2006 | D5 | eaton | Berdir | 29 June 2023 | 6,29,940 |
3 | Pathauto | 15 Feb 2005 | D4 | mikeryan, greggles | Berdir | 2 Aug 2022 | 5,52,364 |
4 | Webform | 27 Apr 2004 | D4 | ullgren | jrockowitz | 12 June 2023 | 3,95,488 |
5 | CAPTCHA | 10 June 2004 | D4 | arnabdotorg | japerry | 9 Aug 2023 | 2,78,389 |
6 | Module Filter | 30 Oct 2008 | D6 | greenSkin | smustgrave | 19 Dec 2022 | 1,99,473 |
7 | XML Sitemap | 10 Nov 2007 | D5 | Darren Oh | Dave Reid | 6 Aug 2023 | 1,83,084 |
8 | Views Bulk Operations | 24 Jul 2007 | D5 | infojunkie | Graber | 3 Aug 2023 | 1,91,418 |
9 | Mail System | 11 Mar 2011 | D6 | pillarsdotnet | Berdir | 11 Jul 2022 | 1,77,589 |
10 | Colorbox | 14 May 2009 | D6 | jdwfly | paulmckibben | 18 May 2023 | 1,75,901 |
11 | SMTP | 25 October 2005 | D4 | LukeLast | japerry | 2 November 2022 | 1,35,653 |
12 | Backup Migrate | 4 Nov 2007 | D5 | ronan | DamienMcKenna | 18 Dec 2022 | 1,66 303 |
13 | Menu Block | 3 June 2008 | D5 | JohnAlbin | joelpittet | 3 Nov 2022 | 1,48,944 |
14 | Devel | 28 Sep 2003 | D4 | moshe weitzman | moshe weitzman | 7 June 2023 | 1,74,206 |
15 | Linkit | 20 Feb 2010 | D6 | anon | mark_fullmer | 7 July 2023 | 1,27,700 |
16 | Views Slideshow | 30 Sep 2008 | D6 | aaron | NickDickinsonWilde | 11 Jan 20203 | 1,20,154 |
How Did We Select the Modules?
We select the modules from https://www.drupal.org/project/project_module that cleared the following criteria:
- First released for Drupal 6 or versions below that.
- Used in more than 100K sites.
- Actively maintained.
- Functional in Drupal 10.
Get Involved: Contribute Insights!
While we've compiled a selection, we know there may be more hidden treasures in the Drupal ecosystem that meet our criteria. We invite you to contribute by adding modules you believe meet these criteria to our publicly editable Google Sheet. Your participation will help build a comprehensive resource for the Drupal community.
In the upcoming weeks, we plan to feature each remarkable module one at a time. With your help, we'll delve deeper into their history, functionalities, and enduring relevance. Moreover, we'll try to bring insights from its creators and maintainers, providing a firsthand look at the modules' journeys.
If your module is already on our list, we encourage you to reach out and share insights, updates, or any recent developments. Likewise, if you know the creators or maintainers of these modules or can provide their contact information, we invite you to connect them with us. Your help will ensure our upcoming articles are rich with valuable insights and perspectives.
Your contributions will assist others in discovering valuable Drupal modules and contribute to a collective repository of knowledge, ensuring Drupal's continued impact. Contributors like you shape the Drupal community's legacy. By participating in this initiative, you play an integral role in preserving Drupal's history and shaping its future. Together, we can ensure Drupal remains a robust platform for years to come.
Note:
This list will be updated based on any additional modules added to the Drupal Modules: Proven Over Time, Still Thriving in Drupal 10 Google Sheet. You can also inform us about any modules we have missed here in the comments.