Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 Migration Services
Drupal 7 has finished its cycle: upgrade now
Drupal official support 7 has ended
In January 2025, Drupal 7's support ended. Now, it is urgent to upgrade to Drupal 11 for security, compliance, and stability reasons. Metadrop helps organizations across Europe transition with zero data loss, minimal disruption, and features that will prepare them for the future.
Why Upgrade from Drupal 7?
Drupal 7 is now end-of-life. Staying on Drupal 7 puts your organization at real risk and limits your website’s potential.
Here’s why upgrading is essential:
- No More Security Updates: Drupal 7 no longer receives security fixes from the Drupal community. Any new vulnerabilities will remain unpatched, making your site a target for attacks.
- Compliance and Legal Risk: Outdated software can mean failing GDPR or other compliance audits. Many industries require up-to-date, supported platforms to process or store personal data.
- Unsupported by Hosting Providers: Many hosting companies are phasing out Drupal 7 support. This can lead to forced migrations or extra costs to keep outdated environments running.
- Growing Maintenance Burden: As more modules and tools drop Drupal 7 support, it becomes harder and more expensive to maintain your site. Even small fixes may become complex, and qualified developers are harder to find.
- Performance and Scalability Issues: Drupal 11 offers better performance, modern caching, and improved scalability. Staying on Drupal 7 means missing out on these gains.
- Incompatibility with Modern Tools: Modern integrations, APIs, and front-end frameworks may not work with Drupal 7. This limits your ability to add features, connect with other systems, or innovate.
- Opportunity to Improve: Upgrading gives you a chance to review your site architecture, remove technical debt, and add new features. You can align your website with current business goals and digital strategy.
- SEO and User Experience: Drupal 11 includes improvements for search engine optimization, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility. Staying on Drupal 7 means you may fall behind competitors who are delivering a better user experience.
- Business Continuity: Unpatched websites can face unexpected downtime, data loss, or hacking incidents. Upgrading to a supported version protects your reputation and keeps your services running.
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Delaying the upgrade exposes your organization to unnecessary risks and growing costs. Upgrading to Drupal 11 ensures security, compliance, easier maintenance, and unlocks new possibilities for your site and your team.
Schedule a call with Metadrop’s Drupal migration experts for your free pre-analysis and action plan.
Which Migration Path Fits Your Needs?
Each organization has its own goals. Some need a quick, secure move to stay compliant. Others want to take the chance to improve and modernize their site.
Choose the approach that matches your priorities:
Direct Upgrade: Move Everything, Change Nothing
This path is for organizations who want to keep their website exactly as it is—no design or feature changes, just a move to the latest, supported platform.
What’s included:
- Full audit of your current Drupal 7 site
- Automated and manual migration to Drupal 11
- Content, user, and file transfer
- Rebuild or porting of custom modules and integrations
- Quality assurance using Behat, BackstopJS, and static code analysis
- SEO structure preserved (URLs, redirects, metadata)
- Minimal disruption to users and business
- Final testing before launch
What you get:
- Security and compliance (no more risk from unsupported Drupal 7)
- No data or content loss
- Website keeps its current look and features
- Improved performance and future maintenance
Migration + Revamp: Upgrade and Improve
If you want to use this opportunity to redesign, add features, or fix long-standing issues, this approach is for you. We help you rethink your architecture and user experience, while moving you safely to Drupal 11.
What’s included:
- Complete site audit and needs analysis
- Discovery sessions with your team and stakeholders
- New site architecture and user experience planning
- Enhanced navigation, features, and design options
- Migration of content and users
- Custom modules and integrations redeveloped as needed
- Automated and manual quality checks
- SEO and accessibility improvements
- Staff training on new tools and workflows
What you get:
- All the benefits of a direct upgrade
- Modern user experience and management tools
- Solutions to technical debt or old issues
- A website ready for your future needs
Why Metadrop?
Choosing a partner is as important as choosing the right migration strategy.
Metadrop stands out for experience, transparency, and technical excellence.
- 15+ years focused on Drupal
- 100+ modules contributed to the Drupal community
- Trusted by international corporations (Saint-Gobain, Technip Energies), governments, and NGOs (Save the Children, Action Against Hunger)
- Automated and manual testing on every project (Behat, BackstopJS, static analysis)
- Transparent process, clear communication at each step
- Maintenance and support available after launch
What to Expect from Our Process
We make complex migrations simple and predictable, with full visibility and zero surprises.
- Schedule a call: Free pre-analysis of your Drupal 7 site
- Get a clear plan: Step-by-step migration or revamp strategy, with phases and timeline
- Seamless migration: Quality checks at every stage, minimal disruption
- Transparent reporting: You always know the project status and risks
- Ongoing support: Maintenance options to keep your site secure and running smoothly
Frequently Asked Questions
Organizations considering migration face common concerns.
Here are direct answers to the most frequent questions from digital managers and CTOs:
What happens if we stay on Drupal 7?
No security updates, higher risk of hacking, and compliance issues.
Will we lose any data or SEO?
Our process migrates all content, users, and files. We preserve your URL structure and search engine rankings.
Can we keep our current design and features?
Yes. Direct migration keeps your site’s current look and feel.
Can we improve our site during the upgrade?
Yes. The revamp path includes planning for new features, architecture, or design.
How long will the migration take?
The timeline depends on your site’s complexity. We provide a detailed estimate after the pre-analysis.
What about our custom modules and integrations?
We audit and rebuild or replace everything needed for Drupal 11 compatibility.
How do you guarantee quality?
Every project uses automated and manual tests: Behat, BackstopJS, and static code analysis.
Who will maintain our site after launch?
Metadrop offers ongoing support and maintenance contracts.
How do we start?
Schedule a call. We review your needs and provide a custom migration plan.