January Sparks Innovation, Growth, and Ethical Conversations in Drupal: Insights from Alex Moreno

A recent blog post from Alejandro Moreno López reflecting on January’s developments in the Drupal community highlights a month of significant achievements, strategic planning, and ethical discussions. The post celebrates a major milestone—an 80% surge in traffic following a global campaign to promote DrupalCMS (formerly Starshot). This success underscores the platform’s growing influence but also raises concerns about long-term sustainability and user growth.  

The author, who is a member of the Drupal Association's board, outlines upcoming proposals to be discussed at the Atlanta board retreat. The proposals focus on securing funding and driving innovation. The post also explores efforts to re-engage hosting companies like GoDaddy, making Drupal more accessible to new users. 

Additionally, the blog post emphasizes the increasing importance of video content in broadening Drupal’s reach. Ethical concerns surrounding AI integration in Drupal are another key topic, with questions about data control, bias, and open-source sustainability gaining attention. As the Drupal community moves forward, January’s reflections serve as a foundation for shaping the platform’s future and maintaining its core values.