Question 1

When did Drupal 7 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Drupal 7 officially reached end of life on January 5, 2025. This means no more security updates, bug fixes, or community support. Any vulnerabilities discovered after this date won't be patched, leaving your site exposed to potential attacks.

Question 2

Is migrating from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 an upgrade or a rebuild?

Accepted Answer

It's a full site rebuild, not a simple upgrade. Drupal 8 introduced a completely new architecture, which means there's no direct upgrade path from Drupal 7. We build a new Drupal 11 site and migrate your content, users, and configurations using the Migrate API. Your custom modules and themes need to be rebuilt for the new architecture.

Question 3

How long does a Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 migration take?

Accepted Answer

Typical migrations take 16 to 30 weeks depending on complexity. A straightforward brochure site might complete in 8-12 weeks, while complex sites with many custom modules, integrations, and large content volumes can take 6-9 months. We provide detailed timelines after auditing your specific site.

Question 4

What happens to my custom modules during migration?

Accepted Answer

Custom modules built for Drupal 7 are not compatible with Drupal 11 and need to be rebuilt. We audit each custom module to determine if equivalent functionality exists in Drupal 11 core or contributed modules, then rebuild what's truly custom using modern Drupal APIs.

Question 5

How much does Drupal migration cost?

Accepted Answer

Migration costs vary based on site complexity. Simple sites might start from $15,000-25,000, while complex enterprise sites with custom modules, multiple integrations, and large content volumes can range from $50,000-150,000+. We provide detailed quotes after a thorough site audit.

Question 6

Will I lose any content during migration?

Accepted Answer

No. We use Drupal's core Migrate API to systematically transfer all your content, users, files, and configurations. The migration is tested extensively in a staging environment before going live. Your existing Drupal 7 site remains untouched until the new site is ready.

Question 7

What are the security risks of staying on Drupal 7?

Accepted Answer

Without security updates, your site becomes vulnerable to SQL injection, XSS attacks, remote code execution, and other exploits. Historical critical vulnerabilities like 'Drupalgeddon' (scoring 25/25 severity) show the real risks. Staying on Drupal 7 also puts you out of compliance with standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Question 8

Should I migrate to Drupal 10 or Drupal 11?

Accepted Answer

We recommend Drupal 11 for most migrations. Drupal 11 offers improved performance, Single Directory Components for cleaner theming, Symfony 7 under the hood, and long-term support. Migrating directly to Drupal 11 means you won't need another upgrade for years. Drupal 10 remains a valid choice if specific contributed modules you need aren't yet compatible with 11.

Question 9

Can you migrate my site from WordPress or another CMS to Drupal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While this page focuses on Drupal 7 migrations, we also handle migrations from WordPress, Joomla, and other CMS platforms to Drupal. The process differs but follows similar principles: audit, plan, build, migrate content, test, launch.

Question 10

What if I'm not ready to migrate yet?

Accepted Answer

If migration isn't immediately feasible, extended security support is available from certified vendors like HeroDevs and Tag1 Consulting. However, this is a temporary solution with ongoing costs. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to find developers with Drupal 7 expertise, and your technical debt grows.

Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 Migration Without the Complexity

The risk of staying on Drupal 7

Security Vulnerabilities

Compliance Risks

Technical Debt Grows

Site Audit

Architecture & Planning

Build & Migrate

Test & Launch

What you get after migration

Drupal Migration FAQ

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