Movable Type
The high-performance, secure, and scalable CMS for enterprise-grade static and dynamic web publishing.

The high-performance, affordable alternative for Drupal 7 sites looking for a modern upgrade path.
Backdrop CMS is a fork of Drupal 7 that provides a powerful, technical architecture for small to mid-sized organizations. Entering 2026, it has solidified its position as the primary 'lifeboat' for legacy Drupal 7 installations that cannot justify the high cost and complexity of a migration to Drupal 11+. Technically, it retains the hook-based architecture of Drupal 7 but incorporates a modern Configuration Management Initiative (CMI) that stores site settings in JSON files rather than the database, enabling seamless version control and deployment pipelines. The platform features a built-in Layout Manager that replaces the complex Panels module, providing a native, drag-and-drop interface for structuring pages. By focusing on performance and backwards compatibility, Backdrop CMS allows developers to leverage existing PHP and Drupal expertise while benefiting from modern features like a mobile-first UI and a simplified core codebase. In the 2026 market, it stands as a counter-movement to the enterprise-heavy 'headless' trend, offering a robust, all-in-one monolith that prioritizes lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and rapid development cycles for mission-driven organizations and educational institutions.
Stores site settings in JSON files rather than the database, allowing for version control via Git.
The high-performance, secure, and scalable CMS for enterprise-grade static and dynamic web publishing.
The open-source Laravel CMS that merges visual drag-and-drop editing with enterprise-grade e-commerce.
The Flexible, Secure, and Scalable Open-Source CMS for Complex Digital Solutions.
The ultimate modular, multi-tenant ASP.NET Core application framework and headless CMS.
Verified feedback from the global deployment network.
Post queries, share implementation strategies, and help other users.
A core-integrated system that allows for flexible page layouts without the overhead of Panels.
The most popular Drupal query builder is integrated directly into core for high-performance listing.
Includes a wrapper to help run modified Drupal 7 modules with minimal refactoring.
Allows administrators to search and install modules directly from the admin UI.
The entire administrative backend is fully responsive and touch-optimized.
Includes aggressive page caching and reduced memory footprint compared to later Drupal versions.
Organizations stuck on Drupal 7 facing security risks after the 2025/2026 EOL.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Lowering IT overhead for small charities.
Managing hundreds of small, unique faculty sites efficiently.