Migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11: A Necessary Leap Forward

Staff Reporter

As of January 5, 2025, Drupal 7 will officially reach its End of Life (EOL), signaling the end of support, including essential security updates. This marks a pivotal moment for organizations still relying on the decade-old content management system. Without updates or community support, websites using Drupal 7 will face increased security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and performance challenges.

A recent blog post by SparkFabrik highlights the critical need to transition to Drupal 11, the latest version of the platform. Released in August 2024, Drupal 11 offers robust features such as enhanced security through Symfony 7, advanced AI integrations, and a modern, accessible interface aligned with WCAG 2.1 standards. Performance improvements and long-term support through 2027 make it a compelling upgrade.

Migration to Drupal 11 not only mitigates risks but also provides opportunities for improved scalability and content management. The blog underscores that with expert guidance, the transition can be smooth and transformative, ensuring businesses remain competitive in an evolving digital landscape.

For organizations still on Drupal 7, the time to act is now.

Source Reference

Title

It's time to migrate from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11

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Date of Publication

20 December 2024

Organization

SparkFabrik

Drupal 7 EOL

Drupal 7 Migration

EOL

End of Life

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