Drupal 9
is it time?
Drupal 8 vs Drupal 9 | Drupal 8 to 9
Buzz around the Drupal 9 release is making everyone on Drupal 8 or 7 sites asking questions about what the upgrade means for them, and how to prepare. As a Drupal development company that has experienced every Drupal launch since versions 6, this ain't our first rodeo. We're here to help.
Drupal 8 vs Drupal 9 - Still Drupal, but better
LESS CODE
Drupal 9 will see a deprecation of a lot of Drupal 8 code that is no longer needed, improving efficiency.
Long-Term Security
As security updates for Drupal 8 begin to wane, getting on Drupal 9 will ensure your site is ready for future updates through 2021.
Core Media Update
If your Drupal 8 site is a little older, you may not be equipped with the latest and greatest responsive media functionality.
Drupal 9 upgrade what time is the right time?
Coming in July, 2020, Drupal 9 will be a good choice for new sites assuming the following:
- You're building a fresh Drupal site (ex: coming from D7 or another CMS)
- You have a limited need for numerous contributed modules (aka using out of the box Drupal)
However, for some sites it might make sense to stick with Drupal 8 for a while if:
- You're already on Drupal 8 and your site uses a lot of contributed modules (they'll need some time to catch up)
- You anticipate needing a lot of modules immediately. Best to build on Drupal 8 then upgrade later
Drupal 9 Readiness — Is your D8 site primed?
While the upgrade path for Drupal 8 to Drupal 9 is smooth, it's not bulletproof. Heavily customized sites, or older Drupal 8 sites will need a little bit of love before being 100% ready to upgrade.
We recommend a Drupal 9 readiness tune-up that can help get sites ready that includes:
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Core media updates and next-gen responsive images
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Compatibility scan to ID and fix code issues
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Update to Drupal 9!





Drupal Experts Since Version 5
As Acquia Partners and Drupal developers with over 10+ years of experience with Drupal, we've been through all the major versions and Drupal 9 will be no different. If you're looking to get the most out of your Drupal investment, or get up to speed with the latest and great Drupal has to offer, we can help.