--- [ ![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](/drupal) 3. Why Drupal # Why Drupal Drupal gives teams the freedom to create exceptional digital experiences. ![blue acquia droplets with an image of a person looking at the camera](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2023-06/Why%20Drupal%20Hero%20Graphic.png?h=2539932a&itok=_GjQeykw) Video Thumbnail ![navy to blue gradient with drupal logo](/sites/default/files/styles/video_with_text/public/video-thumbnails/2022-12/Drupal%20Video%20Thumbnail.jpg?h=0c63a827&itok=OPPcvctG) The Drupal content management system (CMS) is home to more than 10% of the top 10,000 websites worldwide and is backed by one of the largest open source communities. Enterprise-Grade ### Digital Experiences Start With Drupal 1 in 10 enterprise sites run of Drupal 10K+ active community contributors 50,000+ integrations, extensions, and developers 1.2M unique visitors per month to drupal.org ## What Can You Expect From Drupal? ![3 people chatting masked in an acquia drop logo](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Why%20Drupal%20-%20Open%20Source%20Graphic.png?h=20e815d3&itok=OmKQkFfe) ### **Open Source Community and Code** With an extensive community committed to innovation, Drupal becomes a more powerful platform every single day. - Unlimited flexibility - No vendor lock-in; take your code anywhere - Non-stop community innovation ![Illustration_Digital Thread_Octopus Holding Devices](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2023-08/Illustration_Digital%20Thread_Octopus%20Holding%20Devices.png?h=ba226ffe&itok=MKgHgS6Q) ### Flexible Architecture for Modern Application Development API first, not API only. - Assemble pre-packaged business capabilities with a composable architecture - Low-code tooling enables users to build digital experiences without being a developer - Manage, remix, and publish source-agnostic content across channels and foster omnichannel digital experiences - Create and deploy code faster with cloud-based developer tools - Automate code building, testing, and deploying with a full CI/CD process ![people around a conference table listening to someone speak masked in an acquia droplet logo](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Why%20Drupal%20-%20Marketing.png?h=20e815d3&itok=EVD9nWXJ) ### **Marketer-Friendly CMS** Deliver personalized, intelligent experiences. - Serve global audiences by translating every part of a website with multilingual management - Use content, fields, and media predictably across channels and apps with structured content - Improve search rankings, drive more traffic, and increase conversion rates with advanced SEO tools - Enable visitors to find relevant content quickly with enterprise search - Create barrier free websites with web accessibility features that adhere to web regulations ![Logos for Acquia Campaign studio, Marketo, Google Analytics, Commerce Tools, and Salesforce](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2023-05/Why%20Drupal%20-%20Integrations%20Graphic.png?h=936b56d8&itok=U1OyupO1) ### **Extensive Integrations** Because Drupal is open source, when it comes to integrations, the limit does not exist. ![blue line art of computer with various tools and settings icons](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Why%20Drupal%20-%20Scale%20Graphic.png?h=cd2a7045&itok=QolXf8kJ) ### **Scalable and Performant** The biggest websites on earth run on Drupal. - Flexible, authenticated content caching and static assets deliver faster experiences - CDN support speeds up websites, improving visitor engagement - BigPipe delivery pushes user-specific content with optimized caching for authenticated users - Static site generation capabilities enable you to create fast, lightweight websites - JavaScript and CSS aggregation reduces the number of HTTP requests for each page, improving page performance and scalability ![Blue shield line art](/sites/default/files/styles/text_with_floating_image_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Security%20Line%20Art_0.png?h=6ebeb485&itok=LJhqJafA) ### **Highly Secure** 10,000+ active contributors make it hard for bugs to hide. - Role-based access control streamlines user management and teams - Advanced user management capabilities with support for two-factor authentication, single sign-on, and more - Module security coverage indicates whether Drupal modules are protected by the project’s security team - Drupal Steward program blocks critical vulnerabilities before they have been publicly announced, mitigating risk for customers of program participants ## Top Companies Around the World Trust Drupal ![Sega Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/Sega%20Logo.png?itok=GgwzqKtJ) ![Fannie Mae Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/Fannie%20Mae%20Logo.png?itok=h5qTgZoV) ![City of London Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/City%20of%20London%20Logo.png?itok=zk3bVDuk) ![DavidsTea Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/DavidsTea%20Logo.png?itok=yhWDNkOX) ![Verizon Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/Verizon%20Logo.png?itok=eG9cUsDn) ![Princeton University Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/Princeton%20Univeristy%20Logo.png?itok=nqVUqLIh) ![Lamborghini Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/Lamborghini%20Logo.png?itok=2GtdGQgU) ![NBC Universal Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/NBC%20Universal%20Logo.png?itok=KF_vgYr6) ![Pfizer Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/Pfizer%20Logo.png?itok=xEaOu5c2) ![JCrew Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-12/JCrew%20Logo.png?itok=mLDpPraR) ## Get To Know Drupal Drupal is a leading open source content management system and the foundation of Acquia’s digital experience platform. 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