# Drupal Community Drupal is created and used by one of the largest and most diverse open source communities on the planet. People from around the world collaborate together with a respectful and inclusive culture. [Learn More](https://www.drupal.org/community) ![Collection of photos of people expressing confidence and determination](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2022-09/DrupalCommunity-Web_0.png?h=9f35f61e&itok=1qoARQ4v) ![Collection of photos of people expressing confidence and determination](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2022-09/DrupalCommunity-mobile_0.png?h=9f35f61e&itok=-CpCw7GD) ![Collection of photos of people expressing confidence and determination](/sites/default/files/styles/flex_header_desktop/public/media/image/2022-09/DrupalCommunity-mobile_0.png?h=9f35f61e&itok=-CpCw7GD) Everyone Is Welcome ## Benefits of the Drupal Community Everyone who uses Drupal benefits from the combined and coordinated efforts of the global community. This applies to everyone regardless of skill, age, disability, location, gender identity, or income level. ![people chatting](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid_200px_width/public/media/image/2022-08/People%20Talking%20%284%29.png?h=fbf7a813&itok=1Acl4OWW) ##### Shared innovation Everyone who uses Drupal benefits from the combined and coordinated efforts of the global community. With tens of thousands of developers sharing and improving the code, you don't have to do everything yourself. ![Lock](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid_200px_width/public/media/image/2022-08/Lock_0.png?h=fbf7a813&itok=2lwodrSK) ##### World Class Security Drupal has an organized process for investigating, verifying, and publishing possible security problems. Potential issues are found and fixed before they can be exploited. ![people standing](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid_200px_width/public/media/image/2022-08/Group%20of%20people.png?h=fbf7a813&itok=HK2tGj8w) ##### Community Events The community coordinates events all year round ranging from large conferences to local camps. These events are great ways to network, share, and learn new skills from one another. Your Development Team Just Got a Lot Bigger. ## Open Source CMS ##### A CMS for the Whole Team Most of the CMS tools available are built for certain uses. Drupal is unique. It is a modular framework for assembling the specific CMS requirements that you need. Drupal can be the single CMS toolset for the needs of today and those of tomorrow. ##### Shoulders of Giants The community is building, extending, and publishing new modules all the time. Your team can leverage and reuse this work, which minimizes the need for custom code. The result is a world class CMS that can be assembled and updated faster than most other solutions. ## Popular Integrations ![salesforce logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Salesforce%20Logo.png?itok=91dGzlMP) ![Google Analytics logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Google%20Analytics%20Logo.png?itok=CMtExeYF) ![Twitter logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Twitter%20Logo.png?itok=omJAok0k) ![Stripe logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Stripe%20Logo.png?itok=deKR_NvH) ![Youtube logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/YouTube%20Logo.png?itok=2tTQc8lA) ![Mailchimp logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Mailchimp%20Logo.png?itok=C5JnZdJI) ![Google Maps logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Google%20Maps%20Logo.png?itok=zLDp-nft) ![Elastic Path logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Elastic%20Path%20Logo.png?itok=TOkEQwuY) ![Vimeo logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Vimeo%20Logo.png?itok=qZKTz8Fh) ![Bootstrap logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Bootstrap%20Logo.png?itok=w0r97_xc) ![Shopify logo](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Shopify%20Logo.png?itok=6S-_OS5j) ![Google Tag Manager](/sites/default/files/styles/logo_bar/public/media/image/2022-03/Tag%20Manager%20Logo.png?itok=ceYyugRw) Drupal 11 ## Get to Know the Latest Version of Drupal ![Drupal Product uI showing the updated vertical nav creating a web page](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2024-07/Feature%20Accordion_Drupal%2011_Nav_0.png?h=197333b7&itok=9nzhLYSp) ![Drupal interface with pink and blue acquia droplets](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Drupal%20Community%20D10%20-%20Claro.png?h=da10d199&itok=4J_2wF7k) ![Drupal interface with pink and blue acquia droplets](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Drupal%20Community%20D10%20-%20CKEditor%205.png?h=da10d199&itok=_yOq-0n9) ![Drupal Product uI showing Workspace settings](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2024-07/Feature%20Accordion_Drupal%2011_Workspaces_1.png?h=f6a65dfb&itok=T2hW8MM_) ![Drupal Product uI showing the updated vertical nav creating a web page](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2024-07/Feature%20Accordion_Drupal%2011_Nav_0.png?h=197333b7&itok=9nzhLYSp) ### [ Launch AI-powered experiences faster ](#) Drupal 11 enables fast, accessible digital experiences with modern front-end standards and performance improvements that support AI-driven personalization. ![Drupal interface with pink and blue acquia droplets](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Drupal%20Community%20D10%20-%20Claro.png?h=da10d199&itok=4J_2wF7k) ### [ Simplify content operations at scale ](#) Drupal 11 streamlines editorial workflows through the refined Claro admin, making it easier to manage content efficiently and adopt AI-assisted creation and optimization. ![Drupal interface with pink and blue acquia droplets](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2022-12/Drupal%20Community%20D10%20-%20CKEditor%205.png?h=da10d199&itok=_yOq-0n9) ### [ Create content AI can actually use ](#) Drupal 11 strengthens structured content and CKEditor 5 capabilities so AI tools can reliably automate, personalize, and reuse content across channels. ![Drupal Product uI showing Workspace settings](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_accordion_desktop/public/media/image/2024-07/Feature%20Accordion_Drupal%2011_Workspaces_1.png?h=f6a65dfb&itok=T2hW8MM_) ### [ Build once, evolve continuously with AI ](#) Drupal 11 modernizes theming and developer tooling with reduced technical debt, enabling scalable architectures that integrate cleanly with AI services and automation. Key Features Here is why the Drupal community shines: Shared Resources Free, open source assets Access to over 47,000 free modules Access to over 1,300 prepackaged solutions Access to over 2,900 free themes Security team and regular scans Community and Social Resources Camps and conferences Working groups Contributor guide Code of conduct Career Development Develop your personal portfolio Community job boards Mentor/mentee opportunities Image ![Dries](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_no_crop_/public/media/image/2022-08/Testimonial%20Graphic-Dries.png?itok=rzxYHlR7) Image ![Blue quote marks](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_72px_width/public/media/image/2022-08/Quotes.png?h=d07e2d79&itok=guz1hIJ3) #### What distinguishes Drupal is both the size & diversity of our community, and the many ways in which people give back. ###### Dries Buytaert CTO, Acquia Become Part of the Drupal Community ## Get involved **Check Out the Contributor Guide** [Guide](https://www.drupal.org/community/contributor-guide) **Join the Community on Slack** [Join](https://www.drupal.org/slack) **Find an Event Near You To Attend** [Calendar](https://events.drupal.org/) ## Related Resources - [ ![Icon for Guide resource](/themes/custom/juice/images/resources/card/Guide/yellow-to-blue-icon.png) Guide 1 min ###### Ultimate Guide to Drupal Learn about the latest advancements in Drupal’s capabilities, as well as how to get started with the platform. Drupal ](/resources/guide/ultimate-guide-drupal) - [Image ![woman using a screen reader](/sites/default/files/styles/card_tablet/public/legacy/images/2020-04/ACCESSIBILITYHERO_4.jpg?itok=wIAGukYr) Blog Article 9 min ###### Higher Standards for Inclusion: Web Accessibility in Drupal Learn the business case for improving web accessibility and how Drupal offers a more accessible experience for all customers. ](/blog/higher-standards-inclusion-web-accessibility-drupal) - [Image ![Drupal logo with CMS below](/sites/default/files/styles/card_tablet/public/media/image/2023-06/Blog%20Graphic-Drupal-An%20Introduction%20to%20Drupal%20CMS.png?h=10d202d3&itok=zDm3mYSu) Blog Article 3 min ###### What Is Drupal? Trusted by millions of marketers and developers worldwide, Drupal is the most powerful open source CMS. Learn more about Drupal in this guide. Drupal Drupal ](/blog/what-is-drupal)