--- [ ![Drupal Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/product_header_icon/public/media/image/2024-12/Vector.png?itok=uyjRwX6V) Drupal ](https://www.acquia.com/drupal) - [Features](/drupal/features) - [All Features](/drupal/features) - [For Marketers](/drupal/features/marketers) - [For Developers](/drupal/features/developers) - [Use Cases](/drupal/use-cases) - [Packages](/drupal/packages) - [Resources](/resources?category%5B0%5D=429671&category%5B1%5D=429611) - [All Resources](/resources?category%5B0%5D=429671&category%5B1%5D=429611) - [Blog](/blog?category=429671) - [Customer Stories](/resources/case-studies?industry=&product=187291&page=0) - [Drupal 11](/drupal-11) - [Drupal CMS](/drupal-cms) [Support](/drupal/support) [Get Started](/drupal/acquia-drupal-starter-kits) ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. Drupal Overview ![Drupal Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/product_header_icon/public/media/image/2024-12/Vector.png?itok=uyjRwX6V) Drupal# Drupal Overview Lottie file The premier open source digital experience software. [Chat with an Expert](/request-a-demo/live-demo-form?product=Drupal%20CMS) Lottie file ## Built on Drupal ![Pfizer Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2023-06/Pfizer%20Logo%20-%20White.png?itok=BF1CvcWs) ![CVS Health Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2023-06/CVS%20Health%20Logo%20-%20White.png?itok=S87v21w-) ![Japan Airlines Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2023-06/Japan%20Airlines%20Logo%20-%20White.png?itok=55Bx3zyy) ![Paramount Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2023-06/PAramount%20Logo%20-%20White.png?itok=QFRSFANR) ![Princess Cruises Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2023-06/Princess%20Cruises%20Logo%20-%20White.png?itok=m6zLk42A) ![group of people with badges around their necks](/sites/default/files/media/image/2025-12/Frame%202.svg) About ## What is Drupal? Drupal is the world’s most powerful open-source content management system (CMS) that empowers you to build ambitious, flexible, and scalable content. With a robust architecture, thousands of free add-on modules, and a dedicated global community, Drupal provides the valuable tools needed to create everything from simple blogs to complex enterprise websites and web applications. [Learn More About Drupal](https://www.acquia.com/blog/what-is-drupal) About ## What is Drupal CMS? Drupal CMS is a ready-to-use platform for marketing teams, content creators and site builders built on Drupal 11 core. When you install Drupal CMS, you get a set of out-of-the-box tools such as advanced media management, SEO tools, AI-driven website building, consent management, analytics, search, automatic updates and more. [Get a Free Trial](https://www.acquia.com/drupal-cms) ![](/sites/default/files/media/image/2025-12/Frame%201.svg) ## Get a Head Start On Your Drupal Project Starter Kit ### Drupal CMS Desktop App Launch a fully functional Drupal CMS site on your computer instantly—no command-line skills or server configuration needed. This is a quick and easy way to try out the new Drupal CMS. [Get Started](https://new.drupal.org/drupal-cms/launcher) Starter Kit ### Drupal CMS Installation with Composer Recommended for developers. Use Composer and a local dev environment (like DDEV) for complete control and flexibility of the latest Drupal CMS installation. [Get Started](https://new.drupal.org/docs/drupal-cms/get-started/install-drupal-cms) Starter Kit ### Drupal 11 Installation with Composer Recommended for developers. Use Composer and a local dev environment (like DDEV) for complete control and flexibility of the latest Drupal installation. [Get Started](https://www.drupal.org/docs/getting-started/installing-drupal) Value ## Continue to Innovate with Drupal Drupal's open-source architecture and massive community empower your organization to innovate continuously. From its new AI initiative and automatic updates to the modular "Recipes" feature, Drupal provides the modern tools and flexibility to adapt to evolving digital needs, ensuring your site remains secure, scalable, and ahead of the curve. AI is everywhere today, especially in Drupal! Get the latest cutting-edge perspectives and actionable strategies on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform digital experiences and drive innovation. [Learn More](https://www.acquia.com/blog/series/drupal) ![2 people looking at a computer masked by a parallelogram](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_component_50x50_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Drupal%20Overview%20-%20Value.png?itok=mWxqBGSI) ![two droplets with a person and a presentation board icon and a person with a code screen icon](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_component_50x50_desktop/public/media/image/2023-06/Mareter%20and%20Developer%20Graphic_0.png?itok=gU4kdvwt) ## Who Uses Drupal? Organizations in every industry choose Drupal for its power and flexibility. A diverse user base, including digital experience designers, content strategists, developers, and marketers, collaborates to build and manage sophisticated websites and web applications. Drupal provides the tools they need to create, innovate, and thrive. Find Freedom with Drupal ##### Drupal Gives Teams the Freedom to Create Exceptional Digital Experiences [Learn More](https://www.acquia.com/drupal/why-drupal) ## Integrations and APIs Drupal's API-first architecture unlocks limitless potential for your business. Seamlessly connect with your existing marketing, sales, and analytics tools, or build powerful custom applications. This robust integrations ecosystem and headless capabilities allow you to deliver dynamic content across any device, creating a truly unified and innovative digital experience. [Explore the Integrations Hub](/products/drupal-cloud/drupal-martech/integrations?product=187291 "Drupal Capability - Marketer - Martech Integrations") ![navy and blue line art of an API graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_component_50x50_desktop/public/media/image/2022-09/Cloud%20IDE_Use%20Case%202_1_1_0.png?itok=zu1osc_K) ![line art of a shield](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_component_50x50_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Security%20Line%20Art.png?itok=Og9e7PaX) ## Security and Compliance To remain competitive and protect customer data, modern web security and compliance requires proactive measures. This includes data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular vulnerability scanning to prevent attacks. Additionally, businesses must adhere to evolving global regulations like GDPR, FEDRAMP, and HIPAA, ensuring user privacy and accessibility for all. [Discover Foundational Enterprise Security](/products/drupal-cloud/drupal/security "Drupal Capability - Developer - Application Security") ## Features What happens when the world’s most powerful and flexible CMS meets the future? Limitless possibilities. Drupal is packed with new features like automatic updates, an AI initiative, and so much more. It's the same trusted Drupal, but with even more power to innovate, adapt, and scale. [See all Features](https://www.acquia.com/drupal/features) ![Drupal logo with feature icons around](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_component_50x50_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Drupal%20Features.png?itok=M5No954j) ## Versions Drupal is always evolving. Learn more about all Drupal versions to find the one that’s right for you. [Drupal 9](/drupal-9 "Drupal 9") [Drupal 10](/drupal-10 "Drupal 10") [Drupal 11](/drupal-11 "Drupal 11") Drupal FAQs Need fast facts about the content management system? See quick answers to some of the most common questions surrounding Drupal today. Is Drupal free? Drupal is freely available for anyone to download and use. New users or those unfamiliar with its ins and outs may engage developer or consulting support from the many individuals and agencies who specialize in Drupal. Is Drupal open source? Drupal is open source software. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. Anyone can run, study, share, or modify Drupal. What language is Drupal written in? Drupal is written in the PHP programming language but also uses a fair amount of JavaScript. What is Drupal Core? Drupal core offers everything needed to create a website, with features like blogging, forums, and contact forms. It includes a set of modules that provide content structuring, query building, authentication, permission, workflow, multilingual, and many more powerful capabilities. Users can take advantage of Drupal modules to enhance core features. These modules range in capability from allowing Drupal to display video to helping it manage dates. What is the Drupal Association? The Drupal Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on accelerating Drupal, fostering the growth of the Drupal community, and supporting the project’s vision to create a safe, secure, and open web for everyone. Individuals and organizations may become members to help shape the future of Drupal. What is the difference between Drupal and Acquia? Drupal is a free, open source content management system first developed by Dries Buytaert in 2000. Acquia is the software company he co-founded in 2007 to provide enterprise support for Drupal users. Today Acquia’s products include the Drupal-powered Acquia Drupal Starter-Kits, Acquia Cloud Platform for hosting Drupal applications, the low-code Site Studio product to make it easy for marketers to build digital experiences using Drupal, and the Code Studio suite of Drupal DevOps tools. Acquia rounds out its digital experience platform with a customer data platform, digital asset management system, product information management system, and marketing automation solution. ## Drupal Community One platform. One community. Drupal was created and is driven by one of the largest and most diverse open source communities on the planet. [Get to know the Drupal Community](/drupal/drupal-community)