Drupal Modules: Proven Over Time, Still Thriving in Drupal 10

A Call to Action to Help Write Drupal's Incredible History in Part
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Not so early, TheDropTimes stumbled upon a 2007 Drupal Groups forum discussion on the then-favorite modules through a LinkedIn post by Enrique Worwa. That discovery instilled a curiosity in us that brewed into a magnificent idea for a weekly feature that deals with modules. Not any modules, though, the modules that not only survived the test of time but thrived.

In the world of web development, where technology's only constant is change, it often relegates once-potent tools to obscurity, but not these Drupal modules. We present a list of Drupal modules that have stood the ground for years. The modules born before or during the Drupal 6 era have achieved over 100K site downloads and continue excelling in Drupal 10.

These modules have proven their mettle over time, remaining invaluable to websites, developers, and organizations. Their endurance underscores the strength of free and open-source software and the unwavering commitment of the Drupal community.

Before we delve into the details, here is a snapshot of each module that has been selected:

Drupal Modules: Proven Over Time, Still Thriving in Drupal 10

Sl.noModule nameFirst released on dateFirst Drupal versionInitial release byLatest stable release byLatest Release DateSite Usage Count
1Chaos Suite Tool6 Dec 2008D6merlinofchaosjaperry17 May 20236,15,667
2Token31 Dec 2006D5eatonBerdir29 June 20236,29,940
3Pathauto15 Feb 2005D4mikeryan, gregglesBerdir2 Aug 20225,52,364
4Webform27 Apr 2004D4ullgrenjrockowitz12 June 20233,95,488
5CAPTCHA10 June 2004D4arnabdotorgjaperry9 Aug 20232,78,389
6Module Filter30 Oct 2008D6greenSkinsmustgrave19 Dec 20221,99,473
7XML Sitemap10 Nov 2007D5Darren OhDave Reid6 Aug 20231,83,084
8Views Bulk Operations24 Jul 2007D5infojunkieGraber3 Aug 20231,91,418
9Mail System11 Mar 2011D6pillarsdotnetBerdir11 Jul 20221,77,589
10Colorbox14 May 2009D6jdwflypaulmckibben18 May 20231,75,901
11SMTP25 October 2005D4LukeLastjaperry2 November 20221,35,653
12Backup Migrate4 Nov 2007D5ronanDamienMcKenna18 Dec 20221,66 303
13Menu Block3 June 2008D5JohnAlbinjoelpittet3 Nov 20221,48,944
14Devel28 Sep 2003D4moshe weitzmanmoshe weitzman7 June 20231,74,206
15Linkit20 Feb 2010D6anonmark_fullmer7 July 20231,27,700
16Views Slideshow30 Sep 2008D6aaronNickDickinsonWilde11 Jan 202031,20,154

How Did We Select the Modules?

We select the modules from https://www.drupal.org/project/project_module that cleared the following criteria:

  1. First released for Drupal 6 or versions below that.
  2. Used in more than 100K sites.
  3. Actively maintained.
  4. Functional in Drupal 10.

Get Involved: Contribute Insights!

While we've compiled a selection, we know there may be more hidden treasures in the Drupal ecosystem that meet our criteria. We invite you to contribute by adding modules you believe meet these criteria to our publicly editable Google Sheet. Your participation will help build a comprehensive resource for the Drupal community.

In the upcoming weeks, we plan to feature each remarkable module one at a time. With your help, we'll delve deeper into their history, functionalities, and enduring relevance. Moreover, we'll try to bring insights from its creators and maintainers, providing a firsthand look at the modules' journeys.

If your module is already on our list, we encourage you to reach out and share insights, updates, or any recent developments. Likewise, if you know the creators or maintainers of these modules or can provide their contact information, we invite you to connect them with us. Your help will ensure our upcoming articles are rich with valuable insights and perspectives.

Your contributions will assist others in discovering valuable Drupal modules and contribute to a collective repository of knowledge, ensuring Drupal's continued impact. Contributors like you shape the Drupal community's legacy. By participating in this initiative, you play an integral role in preserving Drupal's history and shaping its future. Together, we can ensure Drupal remains a robust platform for years to come.

Note:
This list will be updated based on any additional modules added to the Drupal Modules: Proven Over Time, Still Thriving in Drupal 10 Google Sheet. You can also inform us about any modules we have missed here in the comments.

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