Drupal Launches Proposal for Trusted Site Template Marketplace

Drupal has released its proposed Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a Site Template Marketplace and is seeking community feedback through July 13, 2025. The initiative is part of a broader effort to make it easier to build with Drupal by offering vetted, reusable templates through Drupal.org.

The MVP is scheduled for a public test phase starting at DrupalCon Chicago in 2026, following a smaller pilot launch at DrupalCon Vienna. Initially, up to 15 site templates will be made available, with a mix of free and paid options. Only Drupal Certified Partners (DCPs) are eligible to submit templates during the MVP period to ensure quality and simplify governance. Participation may expand after the MVP is evaluated.

Each template must meet strict criteria, including accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA), Drupal coding standards, automated security checks, GDPR readiness, and clear documentation. Makers will retain control over pricing and transact with users directly, outside of Drupal.org. A 10% revenue share from paid templates will support the Drupal Association. Submission and annual review fees are set at $395 and $250, respectively.

Templates will go through automated and manual reviews by Drupal Association staff or contractors. Submissions will be tagged and displayed with trust indicators to improve discoverability and transparency. Ongoing maintenance, version compatibility, and user support will be required from all makers.

This MVP is designed as a test phase to evaluate the viability of a full marketplace. The Drupal Association will assess user adoption, maker engagement, operational scalability, and governance models before deciding whether to continue or revise the initiative.

Community members can participate by reviewing the full proposal and submitting feedback via the public issue queue, Slack channel #drupal-cms-marketplace, or an anonymous form. The Marketplace Working Group will review input on July 15, and the Drupal Association Board is scheduled to vote on the proposal on July 24.