Backdrop CMS Recognizes Drupal 7 End of Life, Announces Next Steps

Backdrop CMS Recognizes Drupal 7 End of Life, Announces Next Steps

The Backdrop CMS Project has announced its recognition of January 5, 2025, as the official End of Life (EOL) for Drupal 7, a milestone intertwined with Backdrop’s history. Launched in 2011, Drupal 7 remains the longest-supported Drupal release, with the highest number of active installations even today. The Backdrop leadership team expressed gratitude to Drupal for maintaining a stable, reliable, and secure product for over a decade.  

Backdrop CMS, a 2013 fork of Drupal, was designed as a continuation for organizations seeking a simpler, compatible solution. With Drupal 7’s EOL, the Backdrop Project encourages users still relying on the platform to consider transitioning to Backdrop CMS, which offers long-term support and cost-efficient upgrades. The platform aims to preserve existing investments in technology, time, and expertise.  

Backdrop CMS 1.30.0, the latest release, will be available on January 15, 2025, at www.backdropcms.org.  

For the full press release, visit https://www.thedroptimes.com/press-releases/45224/backdrop-cms-project-honors-drupal-7-end-life.

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