The Drop Times: The Weight of Progress

Dear Readers,

Over the past year, Drupal’s Certified Partner Program has made significant strides, adding 26 new companies and bringing the total to 101 Certified Partners. These partners played a crucial role in Drupal’s sustainability, sponsoring 87% of all contributions in 2024—a massive 158,387 issue credits out of 203,738 total contributions. But here’s the challenge: only 7% of the 1,440 active organizations on Drupal.org are Certified Partners, and just 15% of companies are responsible for 96% of all contributions. This imbalance threatens the long-term sustainability of Drupal, and we need to do more.  

As Tim Doyle outlines, Drupal's future depends on expanding its network of Makers—agencies and organizations that give back to the project rather than just benefit from it. The Drupal Association has set a bold new goal: tripling the number of Certified Partners and pushing for greater participation from larger companies that profit from Drupal but haven’t yet committed to contributions. At the same time, plans are in motion to reward high-level contributors and drive more business to those actively supporting Drupal’s future.  

This is a pivotal moment. With Drupal CMS creating new opportunities and the open-source landscape rapidly evolving, agencies must decide: Are we investing in the future of Drupal, or just relying on it? If your company builds with Drupal, now is the time to step up, contribute, and help shape the next chapter of the project.

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Thank you, 
Sincerely 
Alka Elizabeth 
Sub-editor, The DropTimes.

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