Reliable Drupal Maintenance & Support: Keep Your Website Secure and Performing Optimally

Why is Drupal Maintenance Important?

A Drupal website is a powerful investment, but even the best site becomes vulnerable without proper maintenance. Regular updates and expert care are crucial to maintaining your website's security, high performance, and alignment with your organization’s goals.

Security: Protect your sensitive data and customer trust by ensuring timely application of Drupal security patches, preventing costly breaches and reputational damage.
Performance: Ensure lightning-fast loading times and a seamless user experience, crucial for SEO rankings, user engagement, and conversion rates.
Compatibility: Prevent website errors and broken functionality by keeping your Drupal core and modules up to date with the latest technologies and security standards.
Functionality: Continuously evolve your website with new features and functionalities, keeping it competitive and aligned with your business growth.

Outsourcing your Drupal maintenance lets your team focus on growth while Drupal specialists handle every detail of updates, security, and evolution.

Drupal Maintenance Services

We cover every aspect of Drupal maintenance so you can focus on your business:

Preventive Maintenance

Stay ahead of problems and protect your site.

We apply proactive security patches, routine code updates, and system compatibility checks to catch issues before they impact your site. You get fewer interruptions, less risk, and peace of mind knowing your platform is always protected.

Corrective Maintenance

If something breaks, we fix it fast.

Bugs, errors, and site outages can cost time and revenue. Our team acts quickly to resolve incidents, backed by clear SLAs and hands-on support. You get fast answers, clear communication, and minimal downtime—without chasing anyone for help.

Evolutive Maintenance

Your business grows, your site should too.

Whether you're adding features, improving performance, or planning a redesign, we evolve your Drupal site to match your goals. With strategic guidance and technical upgrades, we help you stay competitive and future-ready without rebuilding from scratch.

Drupal Core Release Cycle

Drupal 11.2 is the current recommended version

Supported versions:

Drupal 11.2 support ends in June 2026
Drupal 11.1 support ends in December 2026
Drupal 10.5 support ends in June 2025
Drupal 10.4 support ends December 2025

Not supported versions:

Drupal 11.0 support ended in June 2025
Drupal 10.3 support ended in June 2025 (all previous versions are not supported)
Drupal 9 support ended in November 2023
Drupal 8 support ended in November 2021
Drupal 7 support ended in January 2025

Drupal core release schedule

Drupal Preventive Maintenance

Stay ahead of problems.

We proactively update Drupal core, contributed modules, and custom code to safeguard against vulnerabilities and ensure smooth, uninterrupted operation.

Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning. Security updates are applied fast, based on official release cycles
Regular updates for bug fixes and new features
Custom code adaptations to keep your unique business logic compatible
Automated & manual testing (security, performance, accessibility)
Scheduled maintenance windows for zero business disruption
Performance monitoring and optimization
Database maintenance and optimization
Content backups and disaster recovery planning

Drupal Corrective Maintenance

Swift, reliable fixes when you need them.

Our experts monitor your site in real-time and respond rapidly to incidents, errors, and bugs, minimizing downtime and protecting your business.

8x5 (default) or extended SLA (optional).
Defined response/resolution times by severity
Proactive monitoring with Icinga, Jenkins, Nessus/OpenVAS, Wazuh & more
Transparent reporting: all actions, incidents, logs, and next steps
If SLA isn’t met, penalties and discounts are automatically applied — we commit to your peace of mind

Drupal Maintenance - Corrective Maintenance

Drupal Evolutive Maintenance

Continuous improvement, with you in control.

From minor enhancements to major upgrades, we keep your site evolving as your needs change.

Every project wants to get better performance every day, more visits, more subscriptions, more sales, and more relevance. Metadrop has the right team to undertake a continuous and incremental optimization process beyond the initial development of the project through a long-term plan.

Implementation of new features and functionalities,
Website redesigns and updates; UX/UI improvements
Performance enhancements and scalability improvements
Integration with other business systems.
Feature upgrades, third-party integrations, performance tuning
Accessibility and SEO audits
Major version migrations (e.g. Drupal 7/8/9/10 → 11)
Expert advisory and technical project management

Drupal Maintenance services

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Maintenance Packages & Pricing

We offer flexible plans for single and multi-site architectures, with clear, fixed pricing and scalable options.
All packages include monthly reporting, regular updates, proactive monitoring, and expert support.

Monthly Reporting & Automatic Site Audits

Stay informed and in control with Metadrop’s comprehensive maintenance reporting.

We combine leading automatic analysis tools (Google Pagespeed, WAVE, Pa11y, and more) with Metadrop scripts to regularly scan, monitor, and benchmark your website. Our reports go beyond the numbers: you receive proactive suggestions and actionable next steps, so you’re always ready to prioritize improvements and maximize the value of your Drupal site.

Every month, you receive a clear, detailed report that covers:

Packages Updated: All modules, core, and security updates applied to your site.
Pending Updates: Any components that remain to be updated (with risk assessment and recommendations).
Maintenance Actions: All preventive and corrective maintenance performed that month.
Evolutive Actions: New features or optimizations delivered or proposed.
SEO Status: Site health, broken links, 404s, and access denied issues.
Accessibility Status: Analysis with industry tools and recommendations for compliance (e.g., WAVE, Pa11y).
Performance Status: Site speed and responsiveness, using tools like Google Pagespeed and Lighthouse.
GDPR Status: Ongoing checks for privacy and compliance.
Web Sustainability Status: Environmental metrics, including green IT best practices and improvements.
And more!

Why Choose Metadrop?

15+ years of Drupal excellence. 100+ contributed modules. 500+ open-source contributions. Trusted by leading clients across Europe.

As a Drupal Silver Certified Partner, Metadrop delivers the highest standard of care for your digital assets. Whether your organization is public or private, large or scaling, our ENS-certified team (aligned with GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001/27002) guarantees your website is always secure, up-to-date, and primed for innovation.

EU-based team: 100% in Spain, fully compliant with European regulations
ENS Certification: Security for public and private sector, GDPR-ready
Trusted by industry leaders: Schär, Saint-Gobain, Lyreco, Technip Energies, and more
Continuous delivery: CI/CD, automated and manual quality checks
Proven expertise: 50+ talks at major Drupal events, hundreds of contributions
Transparency: Monthly reports, clear pricing, and no surprises

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Drupal site be managed by real experts?
Yes — your site is managed by senior, in-house Drupal specialists with 15+ years’ experience, 100+ contributed modules, and hundreds of open-source credits. Our team actively participates in the Drupal community and follows best practices.
How do you ensure my site always gets the latest security and code updates?
Preventive maintenance is at the heart of our service. We schedule and apply Drupal security updates, core and module patches, and compatibility changes as soon as they are released. You’ll never have to chase us for updates — we keep your site secure, compliant, and performing optimally, always.
Will I know what’s happening with my site and maintenance requests?
Absolutely. We provide transparent, detailed monthly reports, and you’ll receive real-time notifications for incidents or risks. Every maintenance request or incident is tracked and communicated with clear status updates, next actions, and completion confirmation. We believe in proactive, honest communication at all times.
How fast do you respond to critical issues, even outside standard hours?
We offer industry-leading response times for urgent issues: critical incidents are acknowledged within 1 working hour and resolved within 3 working hours (within your contracted SLA). For clients with extended coverage, we provide rapid response even during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Our proactive monitoring and alerting systems mean you’re covered before you even notice a problem.
Are there hidden costs or unexpected charges?
No surprises. Our plans include clearly defined deliverables and pricing, with optional add-ons for out-of-scope work. Emergency interventions and evolutionary (evolutive) changes are quoted up front, so you’re always in control of your budget. Transparent contracts and predictable billing are standard.
Can I customize the maintenance plan and SLA to fit my business?
Of course. We offer flexible service agreements, from essential coverage to premium, multi-site, or enterprise SLAs. Choose only what you need, with the option to scale or adapt as your business evolves — no rigid, one-size-fits-all contracts.
How do you handle documentation and knowledge transfer?
All maintenance activities, customizations, and processes are fully documented and accessible. If you ever need to onboard new team members or transition providers, you’ll have comprehensive, up-to-date site documentation for a smooth handover.
What security practices do you use to protect my website?
We apply security best practices certified by ENS, GDPR, and international standards. Automated and manual vulnerability scanning, regular code reviews, and rapid patching are all included. Our monitoring tools alert us to threats in real time, so risks are handled immediately.
Will you help my site evolve, or only fix bugs?
We go beyond bug-fixing. Our evolutive maintenance plans cover continuous improvement: adding new features, optimizing performance, improving UX/UI, and adapting to your business needs. Your website will not stagnate; it will grow with you.
How can I measure the value and ROI of your maintenance service?
Our monthly reports detail every action taken, risks mitigated, incidents resolved, and improvements made — so you can see the tangible business value and impact of our work. We also advise on best practices and opportunities to maximize your ROI.
Can I expect clear communication and minimal barriers?
Yes. All our team members are based in Spain, speak English fluently, and operate in your time zone. You’ll have direct contact with your project manager and dedicated support staff for consistent, effective communication.
How do you ensure continuity and consistency if staff change?
Our robust internal documentation and processes guarantee that no knowledge is lost if there’s staff turnover. Your site remains in safe, expert hands at all times.
Are your tools, hosting, and dependencies transparent?
Completely. We provide full visibility into the technologies, platforms, and third-party services used for your website. You always know what powers your digital presence.

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