The release of Drupal 10 has been highly anticipated by the Drupal community, and it was finally launched in December 2022. This latest version of the content management system brings several new features and functional improvements that will make content creation and management easier while also improving SEO, and driving conversions.
In this blog, we'll highlight the key benefits of Drupal 10 for marketers and website managers.
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Drupal 10 features an upgraded WYSIWYG text editor that moves from CKEditor 4 to CKEditor 5, offering a lighter and fresher look with improved icons and toolbar items. This new text editor is designed to make life easier for content editors.
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Drupal 10 includes the Claro backend admin theme, offering a significant upgrade in user experience and making Drupal look modern. For those looking for even more advanced features, there is also a sub-theme called Gin available.
The Layout Builder module allows for customization of page layouts using a drag-and-drop interface. You can customise a single page or create a template for specific content types.
Drupal 10 introduces an overhauled media management system, making it easier to upload, manage, and reuse media files. The media library makes it easier to find and use assets.
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A UX survey conducted at DrupalCon Amsterdam in 2019 showed that while beginners found Drupal difficult to use, more advanced users had a positive experience. As a result, DrupalCon 2020 focused on improving the user experience for new users. The layout builder, Claro admin theme, and media management system have been bundled together for a more user-friendly experience, and are enabled by default in Drupal 10.
Drupal 10 includes a new content moderation system that makes managing content easier, allowing you to create and manage moderation workflows.
Drupal 10 features performance enhancements, including a switch to a new database driver that is said to improve performance by up to 20%.
Drupal 10 includes security improvements, including a security report to identify potential vulnerabilities, better password hashing, and a setting to prevent clickjacking attacks.
If you're setting up Drupal 10 for the first time, congratulations! For those upgrading from an earlier version, here's a quick guide to help you through the process.
If you're looking to upgrade your website to Drupal 10, contact our team of dedicated Drupal developers for expert support.