Drupal 7 EOL Has Passed, But Many Sites Remain
It has been over two months since Drupal 7 reached end-of-life (EOL) on 5 January 2025. Official support and security updates have ceased, yet thousands of organizations, businesses, and government agencies continue to rely on Drupal 7 to power critical websites.
For many, the transition to a newer platform has been delayed due to budget constraints, resource limitations, or the complexity of migrating custom-built Drupal 7 applications. With no further security updates, the urgency to find a solution is growing.
The Current Landscape for Drupal 7 Sites
The end of official Drupal 7 support means:
- No more security patches – Any future vulnerabilities discovered will not be addressed by the Drupal Security Team.
- Compliance challenges – Organizations subject to HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, and other regulatory frameworks may struggle to maintain compliance.
- Third-party module risks – All contributed modules depended on by Drupal 7 sites are also no longer supported, increasing the potential for security gaps.
What Are the Options for Drupal 7 Users?
Organizations still running Drupal 7 have a few paths forward:
1. Migrate to a New Platform
Migrating to Drupal 10 is the ideal long-term solution. However, for many organizations, this is a complex and time-intensive process that cannot happen overnight.
2. Lock Down and Minimize Risk
Some organizations attempt to reduce attack surfaces by limiting access to their Drupal 7 sites, disabling unnecessary features, or moving behind firewalls. However, this does not eliminate security risks, particularly for sites that remain publicly accessible.
3. Extend Drupal 7 Support with HeroDevs
For organizations that cannot migrate immediately but need continued security updates and compliance assurances, HeroDevs’ Drupal 7 Never-Ending Support (NES) provides an effective solution.
How HeroDevs' Drupal 7 NES Keeps Sites Secure
HeroDevs offers ongoing security updates for Drupal 7, ensuring that critical vulnerabilities are patched—even though official support has ended. With Drupal 7 NES, organizations can:
- Receive security updates for newly discovered vulnerabilities.
- Maintain compliance with security frameworks such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS.
- Avoid rushed migrations and plan transitions on their own timeline.
- Ensure stability without disrupting existing functionality.
Next Steps for Drupal 7 Users
The EOL deadline has passed, and unsupported Drupal 7 sites face growing security and compliance risks. If your organization is still running Drupal 7, it is time to take action.
HeroDevs’ Drupal 7 NES provides a seamless, secure solution while you plan your migration. Don’t leave your site vulnerable—contact us today to learn how we can help.