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What is Drupal?

Drupal is an open-source content management system (CMS) used to build and manage websites of varying complexity. It provides a flexible foundation for creating custom websites through a combination of pre-built modules and your own code extensions. The platform is particularly suited to organisations that need more control over their site's functionality and architecture than traditional website builders offer, whilst still providing a user-friendly interface for content management. Drupal powers everything from small business sites to large enterprise portals and media platforms. It's free to use and deploy, with a global community contributing modules, themes, and security updates.

Key features

Module system

Add functionality through thousands of community-built modules without writing code from scratch

Content management

Create, organise, and publish different types of content with flexible workflows and permissions

Theme customisation

Change the appearance of your site using pre-built themes or create custom designs

API support

Extend functionality by building custom modules using PHP or leveraging REST and GraphQL APIs

User roles and permissions

Define granular access controls for different user types and content areas

Security updates

Receive regular patches and security advisories through the community

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • Free and open-source; no licensing costs and full source code access
  • Highly flexible and scalable; suitable for simple blogs through to complex enterprise systems
  • Large community providing modules, support, and documentation
  • Strong security track record with active monitoring and rapid patching

Limitations

  • Steeper learning curve compared to simpler CMS platforms; requires more technical knowledge to fully use
  • Setup and initial configuration can be time-consuming, particularly for smaller projects
  • Performance tuning and optimisation require technical expertise

Use cases

Enterprise portals and intranet systems requiring complex user permissions and workflows

Media and publishing sites with multiple content types and editorial workflows

Community platforms with user-generated content and member interactions

Government and educational institution websites needing accessibility compliance and security

E-commerce sites combined with content management

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Full CMS functionality, access to core modules, community support, and self-hosted deployment

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