Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 Migration Agency
Drupal 7 reached end of life in January 2025 and no longer receives security updates. DoodleWeb is a Seattle-based Drupal Certified Partner that migrates Drupal 7 sites to Drupal 11 with content, URLs, SEO, and accessibility intact. Migrations are handled by certified senior engineers, with a fixed scope and timeline.
Last updated: June 2026
Why a Drupal 7 site needs to move now
Drupal 7 stopped receiving official community security support in January 2025. Running an unsupported version means new vulnerabilities go unpatched, which is a serious risk for any site handling user data, payments, or public-sector compliance. There is no in-place upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 because the underlying architecture changed, so moving forward requires a structured migration, which is also the right moment to clean up content, improve performance, and meet current accessibility standards.
How our Drupal 7 to 11 migration works
We start with an audit that inventories your content types, modules, integrations, and custom code, then map each to a Drupal 11 equivalent. We migrate content, media, and users with Drupal's migrate framework while preserving URLs and metadata, reimplement custom functionality on modern APIs, bring the site to WCAG 2.1 AA, tune caching and Core Web Vitals, and launch with redirects in place. After launch we maintain the site with ongoing security updates and monitoring.
DoodleWeb compared to a general web shop
| Capability | DoodleWeb | General web shop |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal certification | Drupal Certified Partner, certified engineers only | Often no Drupal specialists |
| SEO and URL preservation | Redirects and metadata preserved by default | Frequently lost in migration |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 | Rarely addressed |
| Government and higher-ed | Universities, government, national orgs | Limited compliance experience |
| RFP and procurement | We scope, respond to, and deliver on RFPs | Not equipped for procurement |
Frequently asked questions
Is Drupal 7 really end of life?
Yes. Official community support for Drupal 7 ended in January 2025. The version no longer receives security updates, so staying on it leaves your site exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities.
Can I upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 in place?
No. The architecture changed substantially after Drupal 7, so there is no in-place upgrade. Moving to Drupal 11 is a structured migration where content and functionality are rebuilt on the modern platform using Drupal's migrate framework.
Will I lose my SEO rankings or URLs?
No, when the migration is done properly. We preserve existing URLs, set up redirects where structures change, and carry over metadata so your search rankings and inbound links are protected.
Should I go to Drupal 11 or switch to WordPress instead?
It depends on your needs. Drupal is the stronger fit for complex content models, fine-grained permissions, accessibility-heavy work, and government, higher-ed, or enterprise compliance. WordPress can be a better fit for simpler marketing sites.
How long does a Drupal 7 to 11 migration take?
It depends on the number of content types, custom modules, and integrations. After a scoping audit we provide a fixed scope and timeline.
Do you work within RFP and procurement processes?
Yes. We regularly respond to RFPs and RFQs, provide the documentation and references procurement teams require, and deliver on fixed scopes and timelines.
Start your migration
Tell us about your Drupal 7 site and we will respond within one business day with a migration assessment.