Pitfalls of Staying on Drupal 7 After EoL

Staff Reporter

As Drupal 7’s end-of-life (EOL) approaches on January 5, 2025, the web development community is urging site owners to act. A recent blog post on Drupfan highlights the risks and challenges of continuing to use Drupal 7 after official support ends.

Key takeaways include the cessation of security updates, leaving websites vulnerable to hackers. Without patches from the Drupal Security Team, any discovered vulnerabilities could be exploited. Furthermore, incompatibility with modern server environments and third-party APIs is expected to increase, potentially causing functionality issues.

The blog emphasizes how sticking with Drupal 7 also limits access to new features, including enhanced performance and user experiences found in newer versions. The cost of maintaining outdated systems under extended support often outweighs the benefits, with high expenses for custom fixes and a shrinking pool of qualified developers.

The solution? Migrate to Drupal 11, which offers better security, scalability, and cutting-edge features. Alternatively, consider the upcoming Drupal CMS for simpler content-based websites. The message is clear: avoid the risks and invest in a secure, future-proof platform today.

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Source Reference

Title

The Pitfalls of Staying on Drupal 7 After Its End of Life

Byline

Joe Black

Date of Publication

23 December 2024

Organization

Drupfan

URL

https://drupfan.com/en/blog/pitfalls-of-staying-on-drupal-7-after-end-of-life

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