Blog Syndication

Fei Lauren, a Drupal board member and DD&I lead, reflects on queer identity, inclusion practices, and global community connections in a Pride Month feature by the Drupal Association. ...more

Despite technical innovation, Drupal's professional ecosystem faces agency cuts and fewer developer opportunities. James McGrath explores why and offers practical strategies for resilience and growth. ...more

Misconfigured servers can undo even the best Drupal code. Learn how to harden your server with proven tactics—from HTTPS enforcement to file upload controls and rate limiting. This guide offers actionable security tips for developers, site owners, and project managers. ...more

Zoocha explains how to get your Drupal 10 site ready for Drupal 11 by updating PHP, auditing modules, and using the Upgrade Status module. Early preparation reduces risk and spreads upgrade effort over time. ...more

Skip the Delete All module—Joan Català shows how to remove Drupal nodes in bulk using custom PHP and the Devel PHP module. ...more

Planning to migrate your Drupal 7 module to Backdrop? This official guide outlines key steps, caveats, and configuration tips for a clean conversion. ...more

Skip the manual setup—Oracle’s Alexis Blot-Lefevre shows how to deploy Drupal 10 on OCI in minutes using a bash script and Cloud Shell. ...more

Tom Bamford of Annertech reviews government reports on accessibility failings in UK and Irish council websites, and how LocalGov Drupal is addressing them. ...more

Jacob Rockowitz presented a Drupal4Gov webinar showing how ChatGPT and Schema.org Blueprints support structured content in Drupal. The session demonstrated AI-assisted workflows for developing API-ready, SEO-friendly government websites. ...more

Andrea Corda explains how Drupal, JSON: API, and Next.js combine to deliver high-performance, scalable headless CMS solutions. Learn setup steps, use cases, and best practices. ...more

Carlos Ospina urges the Drupal community to move beyond enthusiasm toward structured, inclusive global participation. His call for action targets systemic support, not just recognition. ...more

Kalamuna’s guide explains why Drupal 11 is essential for public-sector and university websites. Key upgrades include AI tools, speed improvements, and critical security support. ...more

BlueMelon describes how Drupal Recipes and Experience Builder can speed up website work for non-profits. The post highlights basic features and use cases but offers limited technical detail or verified outcomes. ...more

Square360 explores the Drupal AI module with real tests, finding flexible tools, real-world value, and caution-worthy pitfalls. Read their critical, hands-on take. ...more

How do Drupal, WordPress, and Webflow stack up for accessibility in 2025? This in-depth comparison evaluates admin UI, testing tools, plugins, and real-world impact under WCAG 2.2 ...more

Discover nine AI modules that integrate with Drupal to streamline SEO, automate content creation, and simplify editorial tasks. From ChatGPT integration to auto-generated alt text and SEO audits, this list showcases essential tools for smarter Drupal site management. ...more

The Chicago Housing Authority has updated its website using Drupal 10 in collaboration with Palantir.net. The new site improves navigation, accessibility, and housing application access through user research and streamlined content design. ...more

BlueMelon outlines its Smart Governance Solution Pack, highlighting Drupal tools for accessibility, citizen-focused design, and scalable site management. The article includes case studies from Rochester, Los Angeles, Georgia, and Australia, demonstrating cost savings, improved service delivery, and compliance strategies for public sector websites. ...more

Episode 505 of Talking Drupal features a discussion with Andy Marquis on the Custom Field module, including use cases, compatibility, and comparisons to similar Drupal modules. The episode also highlights the Facet Bot Blocker module, created by John Brandenburg, which helps manage bot traffic on faceted search pages. ...more

Tactis examines how AI is being integrated into Drupal through practical modules for content, media, and user interaction. From OpenAI-powered summaries to image tagging and smart search, these tools enhance site functionality without requiring deep technical expertise. The post breaks down each module’s use case, offering a guide for thoughtful AI adoption. Drupal site owners can begin experimenting with low-code AI solutions tailored to real-world needs. ...more

Carlos Ospina announces his candidacy for the Drupal Association Board, emphasising the need to continue efforts toward global inclusion and sustainable growth within the Drupal community. ...more

Mark Conroy details his May 2025 contributions to LocalGov Drupal, highlighting code enhancements, accessibility improvements, and community engagement. ...more

Garvin Hicking demonstrates configuring DDEV to support outdated PHP 5.3 and MySQL 5.5 on ARM-based Macs, enabling legacy TYPO3 4.5 projects to run smoothly. ...more

Frontend developer Mari Núñez of Four Kitchens shares a detailed tutorial on building a dynamic parallax slideshow in Drupal. The guide covers structuring Paragraph components, integrating with Emulsify, and using JavaScript for smooth scroll-based transitions. Ideal for themers, it blends performance-conscious design with immersive user experience techniques. ...more

Jo Fitzgerald explores integrating AI into Drupal for automated content tagging. Utilising Google Gemini, a custom Drush script extracts make and model details from product reviews. This approach streamlines metadata management for extensive content libraries. ...more

Drupal contributor Chris Kelly warns against allowing web servers to write directly to code directories, citing significant security vulnerabilities. He emphasizes that such changes, intended to simplify module installations via Project Browser, could expose sites to attacks. Kelly advocates for maintaining strict file permissions to uphold Drupal's security standards ...more

Drupaljam 2025 gathered 350 attendees in Utrecht for sessions on AI, security, and innovation. amazee.io introduced its Drupal AI Provider, focusing on private infrastructure support. Keynotes and demos emphasised Drupal’s evolving AI ecosystem and strong community ties. ...more

More than 1,500 U.S. government websites use Drupal for secure, adaptable digital services. Victoria Harper of Metaphase outlines how federal agencies leverage Drupal to improve public trust, respond to citizen needs, and meet compliance standards in real time. ...more

QED42’s Megha Sharma details how Drupal’s new Experience Builder enables developers to create and edit Code Components directly in the browser using React and Tailwind CSS. The feature allows content editors to manage components visually, with support for props, slots, and configuration export via Drush. Currently limited to the Article content type, Code Components streamline frontend development and reduce reliance on traditional theming workflows. ...more

CCP Global upgraded its digital platform using Drupal, featuring a complete CMS migration, Tableau dashboard integration, and custom modules for subscription and role-based access management. The project was delivered by Dotsquares Ltd. in 12 weeks. ...more

Mike Anello and Mike Herchel engage in a wide-ranging conversation covering Florida Drupal Camp's legacy, the implementation of single directory components in Drupal, and upcoming events like DrupalCon. They delve into technical aspects such as CSS styling, schemas, and the Experience Builder. The episode is infused with humour and personal anecdotes, offering both informative and entertaining insights. ...more

In a blog post, Iztok Smolic, CEO of Agiledrop, outlines the vision for the Business track at DrupalCon Vienna 2017. He calls for session proposals addressing sustainable Drupal business growth, innovative agency models, and enterprise-level marketing strategies. The post emphasizes the need for real-world case studies and stronger client representation at DrupalCon. ...more

J Matthew Saunders has announced his 2025 candidacy for the Drupal Association Board. His campaign focuses on AI integration, inclusive governance, and community leadership within the Drupal ecosystem. ...more

Drupal developer Lakshman Kumar Pandey identified and resolved a JSON\:API misconfiguration that exposed valid usernames to anonymous users. His fix involved disabling the user endpoint and hardening API access using Drupal tools and custom route restrictions. ...more

Nextide outlines how Maestro AI and Drupal can automate Jira workflows involving external participants. The solution uses WebHooks and webforms to eliminate the need for Jira accounts, streamlining approval and feedback processes. ...more

ADCO’s article outlines Drupal’s core backend strengths, including content modeling, decoupled architecture, and enterprise security features. Lacking a publication date and source link, the post summarizes common developer tools and workflows without offering new technical insights or case studies. ...more

Specbee’s Priyanka Phukan explains how SearchStax enhances Drupal search by combining managed Solr hosting with a customizable user experience layer, helping teams deliver faster, more relevant, and scalable search solutions. ...more

Akanksha Mishra of Valuebound outlines how Drupal supports Vermont higher education institutions with scalable, secure, and flexible digital platforms tailored to evolving academic and operational needs. ...more

Dropsolid_admin on Drupal.org reviews key challenges in migrating from Drupal 7, explains the benefits of Extended Support, and outlines future opportunities with Drupal AI for content automation and personalisation. ...more

Drupal Life Hacks explains how to combine Tailwind CSS with Bootstrap in a Radix-based Drupal theme, offering configuration steps, conflict avoidance techniques, and practical use cases. ...more

Paul Morriss of Salsa Digital reviews DrupalSouth 2025, summarising key sessions, accessibility advances, AI strategy talks, and Salsa’s Splash Award recognition for government web development. ...more

Drupal Sapiens explains how enabling WebP image conversion in Drupal 10 improves site performance by reducing file size and speeding up load times. ...more

Ghent University has adopted a centralized Drupal platform developed with Dropsolid to unify web management across its faculties. The move streamlines website creation and enhances design consistency while integrating Microsoft Azure for role-based access control. ...more

ImageX outlines five frequent Drupal website issues including slow speed, broken links, functionality errors, poor accessibility and disorganized content. The article explains how regular maintenance prevents these problems using specific Drupal modules and best practices for performance, SEO and usability. ...more

Ocean Loofah of BlueMelon outlines how Drupal supports non-profits with platform ownership, data control, and adaptable features—offering an alternative to proprietary systems prone to vendor lock-in. ...more

Kai Gertz of Tojio explains how to control file access in Drupal when media is unpublished or deleted, using a lightweight method with the ECA module to prevent unintended public access. ...more

The official DrupalCon Vienna blog outlines the event’s focus on Drupal 11, AI, decoupled architectures, and community collaboration. Scheduled for October 14–17, 2025, the conference will be held at the Austria Centre Vienna. ...more

Drunomics explains how the European Accessibility Act mandates WCAG 2.1 compliance for all new EU websites by June 28, 2025. Existing sites have until 2030. The article highlights key requirements, audit tools, and Drupal-based mossbo® CMS as an accessible solution. ...more

Mark Conroy outlines key training topics for developers using LocalGov Drupal, covering DDEV setup, content structuring, theming, built-in features, and DevOps practices to ensure effective project delivery. ...more

Darren Oh outlines how to enable SSH access to a Drupal Forge environment using reverse tunnelling and ngrok, providing a reliable method for remote development and terminal access. ...more