Metadrop’s April 2025 Drupal Updates: Privacy Tools, Editorial UX, and AI Integration
Ricardo Sanz’s monthly update highlights Metadrop’s active contributions to Drupal in April 2025, especially in privacy and editorial tools. Notable releases include the new Iframe Consent module, enabling GDPR-compliant iframe embedding, and Watchdog Statistics 1.0.6, which adds essential date filters. The Voiceflow 1.1.0 update streamlines chatbot integration, enhancing site interactivity with content-based responses.
The alpha launch of VLSuite 3.x enhances Layout Builder with reusable components and granular editing permissions. Meanwhile, Artisan 2.0 debuts a modern frontend stack using Vite, Tailwind CSS v4, and DaisyUI 5, preparing for compatibility with future page builders. On the research front, Metadrop explored AI-assisted GraphQL development and code assistants like Aider and Cursor.
Client-side work included early Drupal 11 migrations, SMS-based security upgrades, and custom GoAccess tooling for log analysis. Overall, the post showcases thoughtful, privacy-aware innovation with practical value for both developers and site owners.