Drupal.org will end support for Drupal 10 on December 9, 2026. Because Site Studio 7.x is only compatible with Drupal 10, Acquia is ending support for Site Studio 7.x on December 9, 2026. At that time, these versions will reach the end-of-support. This deadline will not be extended, as it aligns with the broader Drupal ecosystem transition and ensures your application remains secure and supported.

Site Studio 8.x provides significant improvements, bug fixes, and compatibility with newer Drupal versions. We strongly recommend customers move to the latest version of Site Studio as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there any action required on my part?

All applications currently running Site Studio 7.x must be upgraded to Site Studio 8.x before December 9, 2026. Because upgrading Drupal versions typically necessitates a Site Studio upgrade, we recommend aligning these efforts. 

Q: Why is this change happening now? 

This update aligns Site Studio with the broader Drupal ecosystem and the upcoming end-of-life for Drupal 10 on December 9, 2026. Because versions of Site Studio below 8.0 are designed specifically for Drupal 10 compatibility, this transition ensures that your application remains secure, stable, and prepared for future Drupal versions. By retiring these older versions, Acquia can focus support and development on Site Studio 8.x and beyond, providing our customers with the latest features, performance enhancements, and security protections.

Q: How would Acquia recommend I proceed with preparing for my upgrade?

Upgrading Site Studio can be a complex and time-consuming process. We advise upgrading your development environment first to identify any version-specific incompatibilities. Due to the complexity of these upgrades, we recommend starting this process well in advance of the December 2026 deadline.

Q: Where can I find technical instructions for the upgrade? 

For detailed instructions on how to update your version, please see our documentation on Upgrading Site Studio. We also recommend reviewing our release notes for specific details on the latest performance enhancements and feature updates included in version 8.x.

Q: Is there support available if I encounter issues during the upgrade?

Yes. Acquia support is available to assist with upgrade issues. If your team encounters blockers during the transition, please reach out to Acquia Support.

Q: Will there be any downtime during the upgrade?

The upgrade process involves code and configuration changes. While the upgrade itself does not inherently cause downtime, the complexity of the changes means that thorough testing in non-production environments is required to ensure your production application operates as expected.

Q: What happens if my application is not updated to Site Studio 8.x on 9 December 2026?

After 9 December 2026, Acquia will no longer provide support or security patching for 7.x versions of Site Studio. Customers who continue to use versions 7.x will be doing so at their own risk. Acquia will not be supporting customers or the development of older versions after this date. 

While Site Studio 7.x will not stop functioning on this date, the ability to edit and manage your sites will eventually be disabled in the future. Furthermore, Acquia will no longer conduct compatibility testing against these versions in future product releases. To avoid any disruption to your workflow or exposure to security vulnerabilities, we recommend prioritizing the move to Site Studio 8.x. 

Q: Where can I find the official end of life schedule for Acquia products and services?

For more information on version tracking and other upcoming retirements, please see our Software End-of-Life Schedule.

Q: I have another question. Who do I contact? 

If you have any questions, please contact Acquia Support.

Site Studio 7.x retirement FAQs