Case Studies: Discover How Organizations Use Drupal

Evolving Web’s case study on ClimateData.ca explains how the platform was redesigned with Luqia to help Canadians explore climate projections, historical data, and regional climate risks through maps, filters, learning resources, and forecasting tools. The post focuses on usability rather than data production, showing how the redesign supports planners, researchers, health professionals, educators, and community organisations working with complex climate information. ...more

Moving healthcare statistics from print to the web required more than reproducing charts online. pharmaSuisse used Drupal and blökkli to build a system for responsive visualisations, structured data management, and ongoing publication updates, replacing an annual print workflow with a continuously maintainable digital platform. ...more

BelOrta, a Belgian cooperative representing fruit and vegetable growers, has rebuilt its website on Drupal after migrating from Craft CMS. The new platform serves consumers and professional buyers through a shared content architecture that combines seasonal product information, recipe-driven content, grower information, and business services while allowing editorial teams to manage pages through a component-based page builder. ...more

EDF Energy used its move to Drupal 10 as an opportunity to review legacy functionality, restructure content, and consolidate six websites onto an updated platform. The project highlights how major Drupal upgrades can be combined with broader platform rationalisation efforts, although the published case study provides limited technical implementation detail and no independently verifiable performance metrics. ...more

States Newsroom needed a central publishing platform capable of aggregating reporting from more than 25 affiliate news sites while maintaining consistent editorial presentation and discoverability. Using Drupal and other open source technologies, Vardot implemented automated RSS imports, semantic tagging through OpenCalais, and Apache Solr search to reduce manual editorial overhead and standardise content management across a distributed newsroom network. ...more

The Medical Device Single Audit Program rebuilt its public web platform and visual identity as the initiative expanded into a larger global regulatory system. Built on Drupal 10 and GovCMS, the project introduced a searchable document library, revised information architecture, and modular design components intended to simplify access to audit procedures, forms, and compliance guidance for regulators, auditors, and approximately 7,000 certified manufacturers worldwide. ...more

Topic-driven navigation, accessibility improvements, and personalised resource discovery shaped a recent Morpht case study documenting the rebuild of the Reef Knowledge System for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The project restructured the platform around specialised research workflows while supporting future scalability on GovCMS SaaS infrastructure. ...more

ComputerMinds has published a case study examining ongoing Drupal performance optimisation work for BreakerYard.com. The project focused on frontend responsiveness, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, and targeted refactoring across a high-traffic ecommerce platform handling continuous customer interactions. ...more

A recent ComputerMinds case study documents how Children’s Hospice South West upgraded its Drupal platform while rebuilding fundraising and Salesforce integration workflows. The project replaced more complex commerce-oriented approaches with Webform-driven integrations, custom payment handling and simplified editorial management intended to reduce maintenance overhead and improve usability across donation and event registration systems. ...more

Liip has documented the redesign of the Basel-Stadt cantonal website using Drupal, a headless frontend architecture, and an AI-assisted public information chatbot named “Alva.” The project reorganised government information around citizen needs instead of administrative structures while introducing large-scale editorial governance and cross-department content workflows. Accompanying documentation also describes extended testing, answer verification, and feedback-driven refinement processes designed to improve the reliability of AI-generated public information. ...more

Helping people understand energy rebates becomes significantly more difficult when policy rules, climate-zone modelling, and conditional eligibility pathways intersect. Sitback’s latest case study explains how the agency worked with the New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to build two Drupal-based tools capable of translating more than 1.8 million energy-upgrade scenarios into accessible public guidance for households and businesses. ...more

Octahedroid’s case study outlines a phased migration from WordPress to Drupal with Gatsby JS for a content-heavy enterprise website. The project used custom migration scripts, a reverse proxy setup, reusable components, and Storybook to reduce disruption while improving performance and editorial workflows. The source offers useful implementation detail but does not provide independent performance metrics. ...more

Adaptive has published a case study describing a Drupal-based “Write a Letter” tool developed for Mencap to support people requesting inclusion in the Learning Disability Register. The system replaces a printable Easy Read document with a guided workflow that supports PDF generation, email delivery, reusable templates, and campaign reporting. The case study positions the feature as reusable infrastructure for accessibility-focused advocacy and advice services rather than a single-purpose campaign tool. ...more

A Drupal 10 migration for Master Bond focused on improving how engineers access technical data. Specbee’s UX-led approach restructured content, search, and navigation. The result was faster discovery and measurable gains in user engagement. ...more

Kalamuna has published a case study describing its Drupal implementation for the Multnomah County Health Department in Oregon. The project restructures how patients access clinic information, providers, and multilingual health resources while giving internal communications staff more direct control over content management. The implementation reflects a broader trend in public-sector Drupal projects where accessibility, usability, and long-term content governance are treated as operational requirements rather than secondary features. ...more

Heavy Penguin has published a case study detailing its Drupal 10 rebuild for the British Chiropractic Association, replacing a fragmented WordPress-based setup with an integrated platform. The project addresses technical debt, CRM integration, and editorial workflow challenges through a phased delivery model, with reported gains in performance, content structure, and operational control. ...more

SmartBees outlines a Drupal Multisite-based system that automates website provisioning through a form-driven workflow. Administrators can create new sites while backend processes handle database setup, SSL generation, and server configuration. The approach connects Drupal application logic with infrastructure tasks to reduce manual deployment effort. ...more

OPTASY has published a case study detailing a Drupal 10 multisite migration for Wright State University. The project consolidated nine sites while preserving large-scale content and user data. The implementation highlights enterprise migration architecture and editorial modernisation. ...more

A case study from Lullabot describes how Iowa’s shared Drupal platform was adapted to support multiple agency brands without fragmenting its underlying system. The project focuses on extending a design system through controlled variation, offering a practical example of how large public-sector platforms balance governance, scalability, and agency-specific visual identity within a unified infrastructure. ...more

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification has consolidated four legacy websites into a unified Drupal Digital Experience Platform intended to standardise governance, content operations, and user experience across multiple programme areas. The implementation introduces structured content modelling, component-based design, and headless delivery while replacing fragmented WordPress and Drupal 7 systems. Reported performance and cost improvements are presented primarily through a vendor-led implementation narrative without independent technical validation. ...more

Kalamuna has restructured the University of Toronto Scarborough admissions platform by consolidating fragmented programme pages into a unified Program Finder and a more coherent site architecture. The redesign focuses on simplifying navigation, improving programme discovery, and clarifying UTSC’s identity within the wider University of Toronto system. The case study outlines strategic and structural changes but does not provide quantitative performance metrics or implementation-level technical detail. ...more

Hounder migrated more than 50 Tulare County departmental websites to a unified Drupal platform using Acquia Site Factory, replacing a fragmented Mura CMS setup. The project combined a custom migration pipeline, structured governance for more than 300 authors, and a shared architecture across sites. According to figures provided by Hounder, page load times improved from 4.5–6.5 seconds to 0.7–1 second after the transition. ...more

ITCare shows how automated PR environments cut Drupal code review time from nearly an hour to minutes—making testing faster and more reliable. ...more

A SmartBees case study examines how a Drupal-based implementation connected Webform submissions to an external database used by insurer LINK4. The approach centres on structured data transfer, API-driven configuration, and reusable field mapping, highlighting a pattern for reducing manual handling of form data across systems. ...more

The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry has launched a new Drupal 10 website, replacing its long-running Drupal 7 platform following the January 2025 end-of-life deadline. Led by APAX Software, the rebuild modernises performance, accessibility, payment systems, and content workflows while aligning with university-wide digital standards. ...more

In a detailed case study published on 05 February 2026, Maciej Łukiański of Droptica explains how AI Automators, a submodule of Drupal’s AI module, were used to build multi-step AI workflows without extensive custom orchestration code. The BetterRegulation implementation combines PDF extraction, model abstraction, queue-based execution, and UI-managed prompts to process more than 200 documents monthly with reported accuracy above 95%. ...more

Attico International shares a delivery-led case study demonstrating how a mature technical team successfully executed a complex Drupal portal update without a dedicated project manager. By embedding planning, prioritization, and stakeholder communication directly into technical leadership roles, the team maintained speed, transparency, and control. The case offers insight into when autonomy can replace traditional project hierarchy. ...more

Through a long-standing partnership, UICC and 1xINTERNET have developed a robust digital ecosystem supporting global cancer awareness. Led internally by Charles Revkin, this collaboration reflects the power of open source and shared values in delivering impact at scale. ...more

Opencentric partnered with Bath & North East Somerset Council to redesign and relaunch eight heritage websites on a single Drupal 9 platform. The result is faster updates, better accessibility, improved performance, and a measurable boost in ticket sales and engagement. ...more

Aten Design Group used Upsun to simplify web delivery for global, multilingual clients. By spinning up live, production-like environments for each branch, teams preview changes instantly, reduce review delays, and align faster across regions and stakeholders. ...more

Suzanne Dergacheva shares key lessons from OSOMA, a digital archive co-created with Indigenous partners. The project emphasizes accessibility, personal storytelling, and community ownership, offering a model for designing inclusive knowledge platforms. ...more

Drupal supports World Cancer Day with a scalable, multilingual platform that enables mass participation and storytelling. The site, built by 1xINTERNET, handles global traffic spikes, integrates AI for content moderation, and centres accessibility and inclusivity. ...more

Booking.com’s Partner Hub, built by Youwe on Drupal 10, supports over 11 million visitors yearly across 30+ languages. The project showcases how strong technical SEO, AI-assisted content, and sustained partnership can power global partner ecosystems. ...more

Club Nacional de Football underwent a significant website modernization to address challenges from outdated architecture and external management. DigitalProjex implemented a Drupal-based solution that enhanced the club's autonomy, allowing for real-time updates and efficient content management. The new platform is secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and SEO, ensuring operational continuity and improved service for members and fans. ...more

Verogen required a new website tailored for law enforcement, featuring unique tools and account management. ImageX designed and developed the site from scratch, integrating pre-existing tools and custom APIs. Since its launch in December 2020, the site has seen significant user growth and ongoing improvements. ...more

The Ting Community is pioneering a platform that redistributes financial resources among its members to enhance personal and professional development. By pooling monthly contributions into a common fund, it provides essential financial security, fostering innovation and sustainability. This approach not only offers immediate assistance but also strengthens community trust and collaboration, setting a precedent for similar initiatives globally. ...more

The Canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland has relaunched its official website, bs.ch, emphasizing user-centered design. This redesign features a fully decoupled headless Drupal setup, enhancing accessibility and usability for both end-users and over 300 content editors. The new platform sets a benchmark for digital government communication, fostering engagement and transparency for residents and visitors alike. ...more

The German Handball Federation partnered with adesso to launch a modern website ahead of the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship. This project focused on user-friendly design, innovative features, and enhanced engagement for fans and stakeholders. Completed in December 2024, the platform positions the DHB as a leader in digital sports communication. ...more

A U.S. government news agency serving 1-2 billion monthly pageviews faced high hosting costs with Acquia. By migrating to AWS using DevPanel, they reduced hosting expenses by over 75% and improved site performance significantly. The migration process was efficient, averaging less than two days per site, showcasing the benefits of the new infrastructure setup. ...more

Bayer Becker, a consultancy firm established in 1968, specializes in various engineering and planning services. To maintain its innovative reputation, the firm undertook a digital transformation aimed at enhancing user experience and search engine visibility, thereby improving client engagement and showcasing its capabilities more effectively. ...more

OPTASY, a leading Drupal agency, successfully redesigned its website to Drupal 11, focusing on modern user experience and advanced functionalities. The integration of Single Directory Components (SDC) has improved content management efficiency, making the site faster and more scalable. This upgrade also serves as a proof of concept for clients considering their own migrations to Drupal 11. ...more

The Sensor Deployment Tool (SDT) is a decoupled application that enhances IoT device management for EREN Hellas. By integrating Drupal with Vue.JS, it allows real-time monitoring and seamless ERP system integration, improving operational efficiency. Technicians can verify device performance, ensuring reliable operations across IoT projects. ...more

The University of Edinburgh conducted a technical audit after migrating to a modern Drupal platform. This audit evaluated key areas such as security, GDPR compliance, and performance, providing actionable recommendations for improvement. An innovative consultancy approach was utilized, combining formal reporting with GitLab tasks for immediate implementation and real-time prototyping to validate ideas effectively. ...more

DamFailures.org transitioned from WordPress to Drupal to address security and maintenance issues. The migration, completed in six weeks, resulted in a performance score increase from 52 to 98, enhancing the site's efficiency and user experience. This case study highlights the benefits of adopting a robust CMS for improved content management and operational effectiveness. ...more

This case study explores the integration of a module on a Drupal site that transforms it into an Identity Provider (IdP) for Learning Management Systems (LMS). By enabling Single Sign-On (SSO), it simplifies the login process for students, teachers, and parents, reducing administrative burdens and improving user experience. The miniOrange SAML IdP module addresses the challenges of managing multiple authentication systems in educational institutions. ...more

Defend Public Health (DPH) is a volunteer network focused on health equity and truth in public discourse. In response to political challenges, DPH urgently needed a website to support its organizing efforts. A pro bono initiative utilized Drupal to create a scalable and functional platform for grassroots action and volunteer infrastructure. ...more

L & L Resourcing partnered with Dotsquares to redesign their website using Drupal, aiming for a scalable and user-friendly platform. Completed in just one week, the project enhanced user engagement and streamlined content management, allowing non-technical users to manage updates effortlessly. ...more

The Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) website is a collaborative platform aimed at supporting educators, students, and scientists in sustainable chemistry education. Developed using Drupal, it features user-created forums, group discussions, and an open-access resource library to enhance community engagement and knowledge sharing in green chemistry practices worldwide. ...more

The Go Ask Alice! website underwent a significant redesign to address issues of outdated design and accessibility. Collaborating with Oomph, the project aimed to enhance user engagement and reaffirm the platform's identity as a trusted health resource for college students. Key features included a mobile-friendly interface, a Quick Exit button for sensitive inquiries, and a focus on fostering community trust. ...more

Greenway Health upgraded its website from Drupal 10 to Drupal 11 to improve performance, security, and maintainability. The transition was carefully planned to ensure minimal downtime and maintain user experience, demonstrating the organization's commitment to leveraging advanced technology in healthcare delivery. ...more