Migrate from Drupal to Next.js

Modernize your Drupal site by migrating to Next.js. Keep your content, upgrade your stack.

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Official docs: Drupal Documentation · Next.js Documentation

Why Teams Leave Drupal

Steep learning curve — requires developer expertise

Fewer themes and modules compared to WordPress

Major version upgrades (e.g. Drupal 7→10) are complex migrations

Slow without aggressive caching configuration

What Next.js Brings to the Table

Hybrid rendering — SSG, SSR, ISR, and client-side in one app

Most popular React framework with massive community

Built-in image optimization, API routes, and middleware

Optimized for Vercel but deploys anywhere (Node.js, Docker)

Drupal vs Next.js at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	Drupal	Next.js
Ease of Use	⭐⭐ 2/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Performance	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Ecosystem	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Language	PHP	JavaScript/TypeScript (React)
Pricing	Free (self-hosted)	Free (open-source)
Open Source	Yes	Yes

Ratings are based on publicly available data, documentation, and community consensus as of 2026. Individual experience may vary.

What Gets Migrated

A detailed breakdown of how your Drupal content maps to Next.js

Content Types from Drupal

nodes
taxonomy terms
users
blocks
media
custom entities

Technical Details

Export Method: JSON:API module or Views data export
Source Language: PHP
Destination Format: Markdown/MDX files with frontmatter, organized by content type
URL Handling: 301 redirect map generated automatically to preserve SEO equity

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

Connect

Enter your Drupal site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

Configure

Select Next.js as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

My Drupal site is complex. Can you handle it?

LeaveWP handles standard Drupal content types, taxonomies, users, and media out of the box via the Drupal JSON:API. For sites with heavily customised modules, Views, or Paragraphs, some manual mapping may be needed after the initial export. We recommend running a test migration first to see which content comes through cleanly. Our output is MDX + JSON, so anything that needs adjustment can be fixed with a simple script or by hand.