Newspapers Running on Drupal

1. Promoting open source software CMS as an alternative to proprietary entreprise software for professional newspaper web publishing
2. Promoting agile, community driven development for small, medium and large news organisations
3. Creating a user-centered platform for news, debate and sharing online

Drupal is a free software package for publishing, managing and organizing a wide variety of content on a website. Drupal is open-source software distributed under the General Public License and is maintained and developed by a community of thousands of users and developers. Drupal is free to download and use.

A Few Examples

These news sites represent different approaches to online news media production, but they share a common commitment to the platform. Study their websites, and, if you want to know more consider getting involved.

Savannah Now, USA

Dagbladet Information, Denmark

The New York Observer, USA

The Economist, UK

Berlingske Tidende, Denmark

Rue 89, France

France 24, France

24 Heures, Switzerland

Mother Jones, USA

Fast Company, USA

Slate, France

Popular Science, USA

Now Public, USA

Open Democracy, USA

These are just a few examples. A growing number of newspapers and news organizations choose Drupal as their platform for online publishing.

Want to Know More?

A good starting point is the Newspapers on Drupal group at Drupal.org. The group started in 2006, and is a good place to peek through posts, introduce yourself and ask questions. You might also want to check out this list of learning resources and this list of modules useful for newspapers.