DrupalFit Challenge Returns at DrupalCon Chicago: Eligibility, Rules, and How to Participate
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Palak Agrawal
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Published on February 10, 2026
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Summary: DrupalCon has been a key gathering for the Drupal community since 2005, bringing together developers, site builders, and organizations from around the world. The DrupalFit Challenge helps site owners see how their Drupal websites perform in real-world use. After a successful first edition, the challenge returns at DrupalCon Chicago 2026, inviting the community to participate again.
DrupalCon has been at the heart of the Drupal community since the very first event in 2005.
Over the years, it has grown into a global gathering where developers, site builders, strategists, and organizations come together to share ideas, learn from real-world case studies, and shape the future of Drupal. With sessions, summits, and hands-on discussions, DrupalCons play a key role in driving innovation across the ecosystem.
Because of this, it felt like the right place to launch the DrupalFit Challenge. When we introduced it at DrupalCon Vienna, the aim was clear -- give site owners and developers a simple way to see how their Drupal sites are actually performing in day-to-day use
The response was encouraging right away. We saw submissions from across the ecosystem, from enterprise platforms to nonprofits and public-sector sites, and many participants walked away with insights they could act on.
Now, the DrupalFit Challenge returns at DrupalCon Chicago 2026. If you missed the first edition, this is another chance to take part.
In the sections below, we explain what the challenge is, how it works, and how you can submit your website.
About the DrupalFit Challenge at DrupalCon Chicago 2026
The DrupalFit Challenge at DrupalCon 2026 is focused on one clear goal -- finding the Fittest Drupal Website. Fitness is measured through a structured evaluation that looks at how well a website performs across essential quality areas.
A Drupal website is measured on four main pillars. These include-
1. Performance
The website should maintain a strong score across core web vitals like Speed Index, Largest Contentful Paint, First Contentful Paint, Total Blocking Time, and Cumulative Layout Shift. These metrics reflect how quickly a website loads and becomes usable for visitors.
2. Security
The website should be secure, use up to date software, avoid insecure cookies, and remain free from known vulnerabilities. Strong website security practices help protect users and maintain long term stability.
3. Accessibility
The website should adhere to accessibility standards and be usable by everyone. This includes readable content, accessible navigation, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
4. SEO
The website should meet on page, technical, and broader optimization requirements that support better search ranking results and visibility.
A fit website is defined as one that stands strong across all these pillars rather than focusing on only one area.
What are the Five Challenge Categories?
In this challenge, there are five categories:
- Fittest Drupal Site
- Best in Security
- Best in Performance
- Best in Accessibility
- Community Choice Award
All submitted websites will be scanned based on accessibility, SEO, and performance metrics as defined by DrupalFit’s assessment framework. The website with the highest score in each category will be selected as the winner.
For the Community Choice Award, a shortlist of websites will be nominated based on overall scores. The Drupal community will then vote for their favorite website ahead of DrupalCon Chicago. The site that receives the highest number of votes will take away the prize.
Who Can Participate in the DrupalFit Challenge?
The DrupalFit Challenge is open to anyone involved in building or managing Drupal websites. The basic eligibility criteria for this competition are simple. To qualify, you need to:
- Leave a review for DrupalFit
Once these steps are completed, and your website meets the required conditions, you are eligible to participate in the challenge.
What Are the Terms and Conditions?
In the previous section, two important actions were outlined to become eligible for the challenge. Along with those, there are specific terms and conditions related to the submitted website that must be fulfilled.
The participating website must-
- Be live and publicly accessible for at least six months before submission
- Contain a minimum of twenty published pages at the time of evaluation
- Be owned or developed by the applicant or their organization
- Be a Drupal website
Websites that meet all these conditions will be considered valid entries for the DrupalFit Challenge.
How Can You Participate in the DrupalFit Challenge?
Participating in the DrupalFit Challenge is extremely simple. There are two ways to register. You can either submit your details through the official form, or you can enter directly through the DrupalFit platform.
To participate through the platform, follow these steps-
- Visit drupalfit.com
- Enter your website URL
- Run an audit, and your website will automatically be part of the challenge
That’s it.
Online submissions will open on 11th February and will close on 4th March. Make sure to submit your website before the last date to ensure it is included in the evaluation.
Ready to Audit Your Website at DrupalCon Chicago!
A Drupal website needs regular attention. Performance can slow over time, security requirements change, accessibility expectations continue to evolve, and search visibility depends on ongoing upkeep. For website owners, developers, and marketers, reviewing these areas consistently is essential to keeping a site effective.
DrupalFit provides a clear way to do that. It brings performance, security, accessibility, and SEO checks together in one place, making it easier to understand how a website is really performing. The insights help you see what is working well and where improvements are needed.
If you want to take part in the DrupalFit Challenge, submit the form today and see how your website measures up.
