Agility CMS
Headless content management system supporting composable, API-first architectures
Drupal
Enterprise content management platform for ambitious digital experiences
Drupal is a flexible CMS powering websites from personal blogs to large-scale community platforms. Extend core functionality with thousands of free modules before writing custom code.
Overview
What is Drupal?
Drupal is a mature content management platform designed for organizations and developers who need flexibility, scalability, and control. From personal weblogs to enterprise portals and large community-driven websites, Drupal provides the architectural foundation for ambitious digital experiences.
Capabilities and Ecosystem
Built with PHP, Drupal offers a robust core feature set that can be rapidly extended through thousands of free modules available in its ecosystem. This modular architecture allows teams to assemble most project requirements without custom development, accelerating time-to-market while maintaining code quality. The platform maintains detailed change records dating back to 2011, ensuring transparency and upgrade planning for long-term projects.
Who Uses Drupal
Drupal serves developers, agencies, and organizations requiring granular content modeling, multi-site management, or complex permission structures. A global community of contributors and over a thousand service providers offer design, strategy, development, and hosting support. The platform's documentation, API references, and active community forums provide resources for teams at every skill level.
Highlights
Modular architecture with thousands of free, installable extensions
Flexible content modeling for complex digital experiences
Scalable from personal blogs to enterprise community platforms
Comprehensive change records and documentation since 2011
Pros
- Extensive module ecosystem reduces custom development needs
- Strong content architecture for complex data relationships
- Large community and commercial support ecosystem
- Transparent changelog and security advisory system
Considerations
- Steeper learning curve compared to simpler CMS platforms
- PHP-based stack may not suit all team preferences
- Module compatibility requires careful version management
- Initial setup complexity for basic use cases
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Fit guide
Great for
- Organizations needing granular content workflows and permissions
- Multi-site deployments with shared infrastructure
- Projects requiring extensive third-party integrations
- Teams with PHP expertise building custom digital experiences
Not ideal when
- Simple brochure sites with minimal content requirements
- Teams seeking low-code or no-code solutions
- Projects requiring rapid prototyping without technical resources
- Environments where PHP hosting is unavailable
How teams use it
Enterprise Community Portal
Build member-driven platforms with complex permissions, user-generated content, and integrated forums using core modules and community extensions.
Multi-Brand Website Network
Manage dozens of related sites from a single Drupal installation, sharing content, users, and configuration while maintaining distinct brand identities.
Government Digital Services
Deploy accessible, secure public-facing websites with robust content workflows, multilingual support, and compliance-ready audit trails.
Higher Education Web Presence
Coordinate content across departments, manage event calendars, integrate student systems, and maintain accessibility standards institution-wide.
Tech snapshot
PHP93%
CSS3%
JavaScript2%
Twig2%
HTML1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write code to use Drupal?
Many projects can be built using Drupal's core features and contributed modules without custom code. However, complex requirements or unique designs typically benefit from PHP and theming expertise.
How does Drupal compare to WordPress?
Drupal offers more sophisticated content modeling and permission systems suited for complex, enterprise-scale projects, while WordPress prioritizes ease of use for simpler sites and blogs.
What hosting requirements does Drupal have?
Drupal requires PHP, a web server (Apache or Nginx), and a database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite). Specific version requirements vary by Drupal release.
How is Drupal security managed?
A dedicated security team publishes advisories and patches. Users can subscribe to security RSS feeds and should apply updates promptly to maintain secure installations.
Can I get commercial support for Drupal?
Yes, over a thousand service providers offer design, development, hosting, and strategic consulting. The Drupal.org directory helps match projects with qualified vendors.
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