How Drupal Is Evolving with AI and Staying Relevant in 2025

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Dropsolid shared an updated blog post by Dominique De Cooman titled Why Drupal is a Shark, arguing that Drupal continues to evolve and remain relevant in the face of major technological shifts, especially with the rise of AI. Comparing Drupal to a shark—not a dinosaur—Dominique explains how the platform has consistently adapted over two decades, transitioning into a key component of modern Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs).

He highlights how Drupal’s AI integration in 2025, particularly through Dropsolid’s AI-driven open DXP and agency automation tools, is making enterprise-level features accessible to SMEs, increasing both the scale and impact of Drupal builds. The post challenges criticisms from proponents of MACH architecture, arguing that Drupal balances innovation with reliability, especially in areas MACH often overlooks, such as AI.

While the overall number of Drupal installations may be declining, the size and value of Drupal projects continue to grow. The blog concludes that with AI integration, Drupal is poised for a new wave of growth and relevance across markets.

Source Reference

Title

Why Drupal is a Shark - Updated

Byline

Dominique De Cooman

Date of Publication

21 March 2025

Organization

Dropsolid

Drupal

AI in Drupal

Digital Experience

Open Source

Dropsolid

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