Currents vs Drupal.org
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Currents vs Drupal.org: common questions
Which is more reliable, Currents or Drupal.org?
On our scheduled checks, Currents leads on measured uptime — Currents at 100% versus Drupal.org at 98.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Currents or Drupal.org?
Currents has the lower median latency in our checks — Currents responds in 291 ms versus Drupal.org at 881 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Currents and Drupal.org need an API key?
Drupal.org needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Drupal.org first.
Can I call Currents and Drupal.org from the browser?
Only Drupal.org is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Currents and Drupal.org free for commercial use?
Currents has unclear commercial terms, and Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.