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Not all Drupal migrations are equal
The effort depends entirely on where you're starting:
From Drupal 7
Drupal 8 changed the architecture, so a Drupal 7 → 10/11 move means building a new site and migrating content with Drupal's Migrate framework. It's the biggest lift — and the best moment to rethink the site.
From Drupal 8 or 9
These share an architecture with Drupal 10/11, so it's mostly module updates and deprecation cleanup — days to weeks, not a rebuild.
Re-platform entirely
Sometimes the right answer isn't Drupal at all. If your needs have shifted, migration is the moment to move to a platform that fits — see Drupal vs. WordPress.
How a Drupal 7 to 10/11 migration works
- Audit — inventory content types, modules, integrations, and custom code to size the project.
- Rebuild — stand up a fresh Drupal 10/11 site with modern equivalents of your modules and a cleaned-up content model.
- Migrate content — move pages, media, users, and taxonomy with the Migrate framework, mapped from the old site.
- QA & launch — test, redirect old URLs to preserve SEO, and cut over.
How long does it take?
A simple brochure site can migrate in a few weeks; a large, heavily customized platform can take several months. Migrations from Drupal 8 or 9 are much faster. The only way to know your number is an audit — which is exactly where we start.
For the Drupal 7 case specifically — realistic timelines, how risky it really is, and whether to rebuild or redesign — see our honest take on the Drupal 7 → 11 upgrade.
Ready to scope your migration?
Tell us what you're running as well as any additional tech stack details. From there we can figure out together if an upgrade makes the most sense — or if there's another option best suited for you and your organization.
Tell us what you need
Share your site and any additional tech stack details. We'll detect your Drupal version, flag any end-of-life risk, and figure out together whether an upgrade makes the most sense — or if another option is better suited for you and your organization. No obligation.
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Drupal migration: frequently asked questions
How do I upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10?
It's a rebuild-and-migrate: build a new Drupal 10/11 site and move content with the Migrate framework. Drupal 7's older architecture means it isn't an in-place update.
Is upgrading from Drupal 8 or 9 easier?
Much easier — those share an architecture with Drupal 10/11, so it's a managed update rather than a rebuild.
How long does a Drupal migration take?
Weeks for a simple site; months for a large, customized one. An audit gives you an accurate timeline.
Will migrating hurt my search rankings?
Not if it's done properly — with URL mapping and redirects, rankings are preserved and often improve thanks to better performance.