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Drupal 10/11 Readiness

Drupal 10 reaches end of life on 9 December 2026. We help teams on Drupal 8, 9 or 10 assess upgrade risk, move safely to Drupal 11 and prepare the platform for the next release cycle.

Upgrade before EOL becomes an emergency

A Drupal upgrade is the moment to check more than core version. We review contrib modules, custom code, PHP, hosting, deployment, editor workflows, performance, accessibility and roadmap pressure. The output is a readiness plan: what must be upgraded now, what should be cleaned up during the project and what belongs in the 12-month Care & Growth backlog.

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Stay secure and supported

Move away from unsupported Drupal versions and prepare for the Drupal 10 EOL deadline before security, PHP or module constraints narrow your options.

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Protect performance and operations

Use the upgrade to improve caching, frontend implementation, deployment, editor workflows and the reliability of critical user journeys.

Drupal is the core expertise of our Droptica team

Plan the next release cycle

Drupal 11 should not be the finish line. We help define the D11/D12 roadmap, recurring updates and monthly ownership model after launch.

Readiness first, upgrade second

We start by understanding why the upgrade matters: EOL deadline, security, procurement, compliance, roadmap, performance or a planned redesign. Then we map the technical work and decide whether this is a clean version upgrade, a stabilization project or the first step toward a larger modernization.

Drupal 10/11 readiness process

Secure access and scope

We agree access, NDA, environment rules and the exact business reason behind the upgrade.

Safe working copy

We work on a controlled copy of the code and database so production remains stable during the readiness review.

Readiness audit

We inspect core, contrib, custom code, composer, PHP, hosting, deployment, frontend, forms, integrations and editor workflows.

Upgrade implementation

We update Drupal, modules, themes and dependencies, then resolve custom-code and compatibility issues deliberately.

Testing and stabilization

We test the critical paths, editors, integrations, caching, performance and rollback assumptions before production release.

Care & Growth roadmap

After launch, we document the platform and propose a 12-month roadmap for updates, monitoring, performance and improvements.

Estimate your Drupal readiness path

Tell us your Drupal version, hosting model and deadline. We will help you decide whether you need a focused upgrade, a readiness audit or a broader modernization plan.

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What you get upgrading to Drupal 11 with Droptica

Choosing Droptica for your Drupal 11 upgrade offers numerous advantages:

  1. Expert team: Our team of over 50 Drupal-certified developers is based in the European Union, ensuring high standards of work and communication.
  2. Global experience: We have a rich history with clients from the USA, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Scandinavia, and beyond.
  3. Proven track record: Our expertise is well-established with experience in upgrading over 100 sites to Drupal 10.
  4. Security-oriented process: Our approach is designed for maximum security, aligning with ISO27001 standards to safeguard your data.
  5. Flexible hosting compatibility: We adapt seamlessly to various hosting environments, ensuring our process aligns perfectly with your existing infrastructure.

Take the next step with Droptica

Let's start with a meeting to understand your website's specific needs. This discussion will help us outline the next steps tailored for you. 

It's also a great opportunity to get to know us better and ask any questions you might have. 

Take this step towards a seamless and efficient Drupal 11 upgrade with Droptica. Let’s connect and transform your website together.

Upgrade with confidence!

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Plan your Drupal 10/11 readiness roadmap

Start before the deadline turns into an emergency. We will review the platform, recommend the safest upgrade path and define the Care & Growth work that keeps Drupal healthy after launch.