Drupal CMS for Ambitious Marketing

A new open-source desktop app for Drupal CMS was introduced during the Driesnote at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025. The app simplifies installation on macOS and Windows, offering an easier way to get started with Drupal locally. ...more

SparkFabrik explains how the revamped Drupal CMS improves usability, reduces time-to-market, and supports complex digital ecosystems with AI, visual tools, and composable architecture. ...more

DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 continues on March 26 with sessions that address essential topics across the Drupal ecosystem. Christopher Gervais shares progress on Composer-based supply chain security and automated updates with checksum verification. Jurgen Haas outlines how Drupal CMS now offers built-in tools for privacy compliance, helping users meet evolving legal standards without added complexity. Matthew Saunders presents strategies for creating neuroinclusive workplaces, emphasizing the business value of cognitive diversity. These sessions highlight Drupal’s ongoing efforts to support secure, compliant, and inclusive digital experiences. ...more

At DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, Dries Buytaert took the stage to deliver one of the most defining Driesnotes to date — laying out a clear roadmap for the evolution of Drupal CMS. Building on the momentum of Drupal CMS 1.0, Dries introduced the next phase: site templates, Experience Builder integration, and the possibility of a curated marketplace. These aren’t just new features — they represent a fundamental shift in how Drupal is positioned, adopted, and experienced by users. From LEGO-inspired analogies to a candid reflection on missed media coverage, this keynote was a call to rethink how Drupal meets the needs of today’s web builders. As the community looks toward Drupal CMS 2.0 and beyond, the challenge is no longer just about flexibility — it’s about accessibility, visibility, and scale. Dive into our full recap and analysis of Driesnote 2025 and discover how Drupal is preparing to shape the next era of the open web. ...more

The Tagify module is now part of Drupal CMS, enhancing content management with an intuitive tag input system. The latest release, version 1.2.37 (March 18, 2025), introduces performance improvements, bug fixes, and better integration with Drupal features. Learn more about Tagify’s capabilities and its role in streamlining entity reference fields. ...more

Ahead of DrupalCon Atlanta 2025, three featured speakers—Marcus Johansson, John Locke, and Pablo Lopez—share detailed insights on AI automation in Drupal CMS, container-less development using Nix, and improvements to Drupal’s admin user interface. Their sessions, scheduled for March 25, highlight practical tools and approaches for developers, site builders, and administrators. ...more

The Drupal community is divided over the future of Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) after Pantheon’s Josh Koenig declared the category is crumbling. Dominique De Cooman, CEO of DropSolid, disagrees, arguing that OpenDXP and AI-driven personalization are shaping Drupal’s next evolution. In this detailed discussion, he presents data-backed insights on why DXPs are not failing but adapting, how AI is enhancing digital experiences, and why a hybrid approach combining DXP and composable stacks could be the best path forward. ...more

The Drupal Association has announced leadership updates for Drupal CMS, appointing Nick Koger as Marketing Lead, Emma Horrell as UX Research Lead, and Adam Globus-Hoenich as Lead Architect. These changes aim to enhance marketing strategy, user experience, and technical development. The new leadership team will be present at DrupalCon Atlanta 2025 to discuss Drupal CMS’s future. ...more