Drupal 7 End of Life: What It Means and Next Steps

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Drupal 7 officially reached its End of Life (EOL) on January 5, 2025. This marks the conclusion of support, including bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements for the platform. While Drupal 7 can still be used, organizations face increased security risks and the responsibility for maintaining the system independently. Upgrading to Drupal 10 or 11 is now essential for those looking to stay supported.

A blogpost by Catalyst emphasizes that Drupal 8 and 9 are no longer viable upgrade paths as they have also reached EOL. It outlines the substantial advantages of moving to Drupal 10, including improved performance, a mobile-first approach, enhanced accessibility standards, and streamlined multilingual support. Developers benefit from modern architecture and compatibility with PHP 8.2. For long-term security and stability, Drupal 10 offers extended support until 2026.

Catalyst advises organizations to begin their upgrade process immediately. The transition depends on project complexity, requiring varying levels of resources. For organizations lacking in-house expertise, Catalyst offers services to facilitate seamless migrations and customizations.

Planning ahead ensures a secure, scalable platform that meets modern web standards.

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What you need to know about Drupal 7 EOL

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