Dear Readers,
Drupal isn’t struggling because it’s weak. It’s struggling because it doesn’t know its true strength. Like an elephant nudged around by smaller animals, it forgets that it can knock down walls if it just turns and pushes. We have spent years celebrating flexibility, adaptability, and a proud open-source ethos. But in trying to be everything to everyone, Drupal often ends up being invisible to those who need it most.
As Alejandro Moreno López points out, Drupal’s real power lies in what it enables without custom code. It is a low-code platform that hides in plain sight, quietly powering some of the most complex digital experiences across various industries. However, without sharp, targeted messaging and tools that speak the language of business problems, that power remains locked behind a technical perception. Most people do not explore Drupal because they do not see what it solves. They see a CMS, not a solution.
What if that changed? What if Drupal led with pre-built, industry-specific solutions? What if it made the first five minutes inspiring instead of intimidating? The pieces are already there. The potential is proven. What Drupal needs now is to step into its strength with clarity, coordination, and a message that leaves no room for doubt. When the elephant finally moves with purpose, it will no longer be ignored.
INTERVIEW
- Marcus Johansson's Return to Drupal with AI at Core
- From Drupal Core to Static Site Innovation: Samuel Mortenson on Tome, SFC, and Open Source Legacy
DISCOVER DRUPAL
- Why Drupal’s Greatest Strength Might Be Its Biggest Marketing Challenge
- Dropmin: What Is It and Why Does It Exist?
- Drupal “Back-to-Basics” Initiative Seeks New Leader to Boost Beginner Support
- Drupal Core Names Cristina Chumillas and Emma Horrell as First UX Managers
- Drupal Site Template Marketplace Moves Forward with Governance and Business Model Drafts
- New Update on api.drupal.org Highlights Supported Drupal Versions
- Roland Obermair Announces Development of NextCloud WebDAV Client for Drupal
EVENTS
- Looking Beyond the Horizon at DrupalJam 2025
- Barcamp Perpignan 2025 to Host In-Person Drupal Event on June 19–21
- Stanford WebCamp 2025: What We Hosted, Heard, and Learned
- Annertech and Platform.sh Sponsor Networking Reception at LocalGov Drupal Camp 2025 in Westminster
- Get Ready for a Week Full of Drupal: June 2–8, 2025
ORGANIZATION NEWS
- Pantheon Launches GitHub Integration, Upgraded Drupal Module, and Trust Center in Spring 2025 Update
We acknowledge that there are more stories to share. However, due to selection constraints, we must pause further exploration for now.
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Thank you,
Sincerely
Alka Elizabeth
Sub-editor, The DropTimes.