Drupal 7 vs Drupal 11: Key Differences and Major Improvements Explained
Grzegorz Bartman's detailed post compares Drupal 7 and Drupal 11, outlining significant evolutions since Drupal 7's 2011 release. Drupal 7 relied on procedural PHP and required numerous contributed modules for basic features. Its interface was non-responsive and lacked editor-friendly tools, demanding technical configuration for content creation.
Drupal 11, released August 2, 2024, features Symfony 7.3, PHP 8.3, and the Twig template engine. It includes a modern, responsive admin interface (Claro and Gin themes), improved caching, media management, Layout Builder, CKEditor 5, multilingual support, and built-in workflows. These updates streamline development, content creation, and maintenance.
The article emphasises that Drupal 11 removes many legacy limitations. It enables faster, more secure, and user-friendly site building with fewer customisations. Bartman encourages former Drupal 7 users to revisit the CMS, now equipped for modern web needs with core features and improved UX.
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