Drupal to WordPress Migration

Drupal to WordPress migration has several unique technical challenges that simpler migrations like Wix to WordPress don’t face. First, Drupal uses a module-based architecture. Modules like Views (custom queries), Paragraphs (flexible layouts), Field Collections, Panels, and Domain modules have no direct WordPress equivalents and require careful mapping to WordPress plugins or custom code. Second, Drupal’s content type and field system is fundamentally different from WordPress post types and meta fields. Complex CCK (Content Construction Kit) setups need custom field mapping strategies. Third, Drupal’s URL structure (/node/123 and custom path aliases) differs significantly from WordPress, requiring complete URL remapping with 301 redirects to preserve rankings. Fourth, Drupal’s powerful Views system (custom database queries) needs either WordPress Query Loops, template rebuilding, or third-party plugin replacements. Fifth, Drupal multisite installations require careful consolidation or restructuring. EbizON runs a comprehensive pre-migration technical audit that identifies and plans for all these challenges before migration begins.

Timeline depends on the size and complexity of your Drupal site. A simple Drupal site with up to 50 nodes and standard content types takes 2–3 weeks. A medium Drupal site with 50–500 nodes, custom content types, Views, and third-party modules takes 4–8 weeks. A large Drupal installation with 500+ nodes, multisite architecture, complex Views, custom modules, or multilingual content takes 8–16 weeks. EbizON conducts all migration work on a staging server, so your live Drupal site remains fully operational throughout. We provide a detailed milestone-based timeline after a free technical discovery call.

Drupal to WordPress migration cost depends on the number of nodes, complexity of content types and Views, custom modules used, multisite requirements, and multilingual setup. A basic Drupal to WordPress migration for a small site (under 50 nodes, standard setup) starts from $1,000–$2,500. A medium site with custom content types, Views, and module integration typically costs $2,500–$6,000. A large Drupal installation with 500+ nodes, multisite architecture, complex Views, or eCommerce functionality can range from $6,000–$20,000+. EbizON provides a fixed-price quote after auditing your Drupal site. Contact us for a free, no-obligation estimate.

Not if the migration is handled correctly. Drupal and WordPress use different URL structures and path aliases. Without precise 301 redirect mapping, every indexed Drupal URL becomes a 404 error in WordPress within weeks, and Google removes those pages from rankings. EbizON prevents ranking drops by crawling your entire Drupal site to capture all indexed URLs and aliases, building a complete Drupal-to-WordPress URL mapping sheet, implementing 301 redirects for every URL in WordPress .htaccess or via a redirect plugin, preserving all meta titles, meta descriptions, canonical tags, and image alt text, and monitoring Google Search Console for crawl errors and index coverage for 2 months after launch. Our clients maintain or improve their Google rankings after Drupal to WordPress migration.

Drupal modules and Views do not transfer directly to WordPress since the two platforms use entirely different architectures. EbizON audits all your Drupal modules before migration and identifies the best WordPress plugin equivalent for each one. Common mappings we handle include: Views to WordPress Query Loops, custom output templates, or Query Monitor; Paragraphs to ACF Flexible Content, Repeater fields, or Divi/Elementor modules; Field Collections to ACF Groups; Panels to Elementor or native WordPress page builders; Metatags to WordPress built-in meta or Yoast SEO; Webform to Contact Form 7 or WPForms; Faceted Search to FacetWP; and Feeds to WP All Import or custom REST API integrations. You receive a full module mapping report during the discovery phase.

Yes. Drupal multisite migrations are more complex than single-site migrations, and EbizON has successfully completed them. Drupal multisite installations share a codebase but have separate databases. You have two options in WordPress: consolidate all Drupal sites into a single WordPress site with subdirectories or subdomains, or set up a WordPress Multisite network that mirrors your Drupal architecture. We assess your specific setup during discovery and recommend the best approach. All site-specific URLs are remapped with 301 redirects, shared content is deduplicated, and user accounts are consolidated or separated based on your requirements.

Both Drupal and WordPress run on standard PHP/MySQL hosting, so in many cases your existing hosting will work for WordPress. However, we recommend reviewing hosting if your server runs PHP below 8.0 (WordPress 6.x requires PHP 8.0+), your current hosting is underpowered for WordPress plugins and theme processing, or you want to improve Core Web Vitals scores with managed WordPress hosting like WP Engine, Kinsta, or Cloudways. EbizON reviews your current hosting during the pre-migration audit and gives a specific recommendation. Your Drupal site stays on its current hosting until the WordPress migration is fully tested and signed off by you.

EbizON has 15+ years of CMS migration experience with 500+ completed migrations from Drupal, Joomla, Wix, Squarespace, and HubSpot to WordPress. We have successfully migrated Drupal sites for global clients including Macmillan Publishers (12+ Drupal sites migrated), DailyStep English (Drupal LMS to WordPress), Angstrom Sciences, and iSine. Every EbizON Drupal migration includes a pre-migration technical audit, complete module mapping report, Views and content type restructuring strategy, full content and user migration, zero downtime, 100% SEO retention with complete 301 redirect implementation, custom WordPress theme setup, and 2 months of free post-launch monitoring. We are US-headquartered with development teams in India, offering enterprise-quality migration at competitive pricing.