End of Life

Drupal.org’s core release schedule, updated on 4 June 2026, confirms the main 2026 planning dates for Drupal 11, Drupal 12, and Drupal 10. Drupal 11.4.0 is listed for the week of 22 June 2026 UTC, while Drupal 12.0.0 and Drupal 11.5.0 are scheduled for the week of 7 December 2026 UTC. Drupal 10 reaches end of life on 9 December 2026, making the schedule useful for upgrade planning rather than a new release announcement. ...more

A blog post by OPTASY outlines the implications of Drupal 10 reaching end of life on 9 December 2026. It highlights security and compliance risks associated with unsupported software and provides a structured approach to migration planning. The post emphasises the need to complete upgrades to Drupal 11 before support ends. ...more

With Drupal 7 now end-of-life, Shruthi Rao outlines why migration to Drupal 10 or 11 is no longer optional — and why it should be treated as a strategic rebuild rather than a simple upgrade. ...more

Tag1 has released Drupal 7.104, the first public core update since Drupal 7’s end-of-life, patching a critical JavaScript prototype pollution flaw and adding PHP 8.4 compatibility through its Extended Support program. ...more

Luisanny Carrasco from weKnow outlines when to upgrade your Drupal site, depending on its version. Carrasco urges immediate action for Drupal 8 and 9 sites, which are no longer supported, and encourages forward planning for Drupal 10 users eyeing Drupal 11. The post emphasizes security, long-term support, and keeping Drupal platforms technically current. ...more

In 2025, nearly 150 open-source software projects are reaching end-of-life, losing security updates and support. A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-53677) in Apache Struts 6 and deprecated Struts 2 puts businesses at risk if they don’t upgrade. Experts urge organizations to plan migrations or seek long-term support to avoid cyber threats. ...more

The article emphasizes that staying on Drupal 7, which was released 14 years ago, limits compatibility with modern technologies and could lead to costly technical challenges. ...more

Running an outdated Drupal website exposes your business to security risks and performance issues. This post from Unleashed explains the consequences of staying on unsupported versions and highlights the benefits of upgrading to Drupal 10, including enhanced security and faster load times. ...more

With Drupal 7's end-of-life approaching, the Drupal Association offers Extended Security Support through commercial partners. This support helps you maintain your site while planning your upgrade to newer Drupal versions. ...more

Join CiviCRM on September 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM BST for an online session discussing the impact of Drupal 7's End of Life on January 5, 2025. Learn about options for your CiviCRM installation, including upgrades, CMS changes, or support packages. ...more

Drupal 7's end-of-life date is January 5, 2025. Discover essential FAQs, key dates, and action steps to ensure your Drupal website remains secure and compliant. ...more

Join CTI Digital's experts as they guide you through navigating the imminent end-of-life of Drupal 7. Gain insights, explore options, and discover strategies to ensure a smooth transition. Don't miss out – register now! ...more