Uploading files should be as seamless and intuitive as possible, especially if you’re managing a large and bustling Drupal website. Sometimes, third-party upload tools are a great choice because they bring special capabilities to the table, boosting editorial efficiency. One of them is the Uppy tool, a free and open-source JavaScript-based file uploader.
As we begin 2026 with Volume 4, Issue 1 of Editor’s Pick, our weekly newsletter, we return with a fresh dispatch of Drupal news, community highlights, and contributor updates.
With each edition, we continue to focus on amplifying contributions and sharing developments that shape the Drupal ecosystem. This year also presents an opportunity to reflect, not only on where Drupal is today, but also on how far it has come.
Drupal turns 25 this month. The official anniversary, on January 15, marks a quarter-century since the initial release of Drupal 1.0. Over that time, the project has grown through community-led development and steady innovation. Whether you’ve contributed code, organised events, maintained modules, or built with Drupal, this anniversary belongs to you, too.
To mark the occasion, the global community is coordinating celebrations throughout the week of January 8 to 15. These will include online events, local meetups, and stories shared by users and contributors alike. The format is intentionally flexible, allowing participation across time zones and regions. Community members in Vienna and Ottawa, among others, are already preparing localised gatherings.
We encourage you to take part in whatever way works for you — sharing a post, attending a meetup, or simply reflecting on your time with Drupal. For those looking to stay updated or contribute ideas, the #celebratedrupal channel on Drupal Slack is the central hub. We'll continue to follow and report on these efforts as the week unfolds.
DISCOVER DRUPALDISCOVER DRUPALWe acknowledge that there are more stories to share. However, due to selection constraints, we must pause further exploration for now. To get timely updates, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Bluesky, and Facebook. You can also join us on Drupal Slack at #thedroptimes.
Thank you.
Kazima Abbas
Sub-editor
The DropTimes
