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Backdrop CMS vs Drupal
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| Fact | Backdrop CMS | Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | None detected |
| Stars | 1k | 4.3k |
| Latest | 1.35.1 | 11.4.9 |
| Last push | 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-10 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No licence detected |
How they relate
Backdrop CMS replaces Drupal. Alternatives to Drupal →
Full replacementA fork of Drupal 7 with its own module and theme API and a smaller extension pool.
Backdrop CMS
- 1.35.12026-09-24Security release for Backdrop CMS. This release fixes 2 security vulnerabilities:
- 1.34.52026-09-24Security release for Backdrop CMS. This release fixes 1 security vulnerability:
- 1.35.02026-09-15The Backdrop community is proud to release version 1.35.0 of Backdrop CMS, following our 4-month release cycle. This re…
- 1.34.42026-09-15Maintenance release for Backdrop CMS. This update contains bug fixes and usability improvements only.
- 1.35.0-preview2026-09-04This is the preview release of Backdrop 1.35.0. Please use this version if you would like to help us test the features…pre-release
Drupal
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Backdrop CMS
unsigned The latest release, 1.35.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Drupal
unsigned The latest release, 11.4.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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