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Cloudflare for Government Achieves FedRAMP Class D (High) Certification
Cloudflare for Government has achieved FedRAMP Class D (High) certification, allowing it to handle the U.S. government's most sensitive unclassified data. This certification enables Cloudflare to provide its security and performance services to federal agencies managing critical national security and infrastructure information.
Cloudflare unifies Workers AI and AI Gateway into a single AI control plane
Cloudflare has merged its Workers AI and AI Gateway products into a single unified control plane, allowing users to manage model access, observability, billing, and security from one interface. This consolidation simplifies interaction with AI models, whether hosted on Workers AI or through external providers, by providing a consistent API and binding.
Cloudflare introduces new tools for Agent Development Lifecycle, expanding AI agent capabilities
Cloudflare launched new tools to support an "Agent Development Lifecycle" (ADL), enabling AI agents to manage more stages of software development beyond just code generation. This initiative aims to address the increased workload on human engineers caused by the rapid code output from AI, by allowing agents to handle tasks like CI/CD, testing, and observability.
Workers RPC now supports cross-language communication between Python and JavaScript
Workers RPC, built on Cap'n Proto RPC, now enables direct communication between Python and JavaScript Workers, allowing methods to be called across languages without custom APIs or serialization formats. This update simplifies the development of multi-language systems within the Workers environment.
Cloudflare launches Billable Usage API for programmatic cost visibility
Cloudflare introduced a new Billable Usage API for self-serve accounts, providing programmatic access to usage and cost data across all usage-based products. This API allows automation and FinOps tools to consume detailed billing information, addressing the need for machine-readable cost visibility as infrastructure management becomes more automated.
Cloudflare Workers and Containers now support inbound TCP connections and gRPC
Cloudflare has added support for inbound TCP connections and gRPC to its Workers and Containers platforms. This update allows developers to build real-time applications, such as AI-powered voice interfaces, that require low-latency communication.
Cloudflare launches MoQ provisioning API for isolated relays with access controls
Cloudflare introduced a new API that allows users to provision isolated Media over QUIC (MoQ) relays with separate credentials for publishers and subscribers. This update provides the necessary isolation and access controls for running applications on Cloudflare's global MoQ network, which previously offered only an unauthenticated endpoint.
cdnjs Migrates Entirely to Cloudflare's Developer Platform
cdnjs, an open-source CDN for JavaScript and CSS libraries, has fully migrated its operations to Cloudflare's Developer Platform as of June 23, 2026. This migration demonstrates the platform's maturity and its ability to handle large-scale, high-traffic services, impacting how developers access and utilize common web libraries.
Cloudflare Introduces Cache Response Rules for Enhanced CDN Caching Control
Cloudflare has launched Cache Response Rules, a new feature that allows users to modify HTTP response headers after an origin server replies but before content is cached by Cloudflare's CDN. This enables better control over caching behavior, addressing issues like unwanted `Set-Cookie` headers or incorrect `Cache-Control` directives that prevent content from being cached efficiently.
Albania's .al TLD DNSSEC failure led to validation issues for Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1
On July 3, 2026, Albania's .al TLD experienced DNSSEC validation failures due to a key rollover error, blocking public access to various domains. Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 responded by bypassing DNSSEC validation, introducing a new error notification to users about this change.
Cloudflare Enhances Smart Tiered Cache for Better Public Cloud Performance
Cloudflare has improved its Smart Tiered Cache to better serve public cloud origins by allowing users to provide a cloud region hint. This development enhances the system's efficiency, enabling more accurate routing and cache selection even for ambiguous origin IPs.
Cloudflare joins UK's Cyber Resilience Pledge to enhance cybersecurity governance
The UK government launched the Cyber Resilience Pledge, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity governance. Cloudflare joined as a founding signatory, emphasizing collective defense principles against increasing cyber threats.
Cloudflare Introduces Saga Rollbacks for Workflows
Cloudflare has launched saga rollbacks for Workflows, enabling developers to implement compensation logic directly within each step of a multi-step application. This feature simplifies transaction management by allowing automatic rollbacks for failed steps, reducing the need for developers to manually track and implement their own rollback logic.
Cloudflare Introduces Self-Managed OAuth for API Access
Cloudflare has announced self-managed OAuth for its API, allowing all developers to create and manage OAuth clients. This change simplifies the process of granting scoped access for integrations, enhancing user consent and application control.
Cloudflare identifies race condition bug in hyper HTTP library
Cloudflare discovered a race condition bug in the hyper HTTP library affecting its Images service. This bug caused data for larger images to be truncated in transformation requests, leading to intermittent failures.
Cloudflare Introduces Temporary Accounts for AI Agent Deployments
Cloudflare has launched Temporary Accounts for AI agents, allowing them to deploy without prior registration. This enhancement facilitates seamless deployments, addressing a significant roadblock for background AI sessions that currently rely on human authentication.
Cloudflare Radar Reports Q3 2026 Internet Disruptions Driven by Government Shutdowns, Power Outages
Cloudflare Radar observed 49 Internet disruptions in Q3 2026, with government-directed shutdowns, primarily exam-related in Iraq, accounting for 19 incidents. Power outages caused 14 disruptions, and natural disasters five, highlighting the Internet's reliance on stable infrastructure and political conditions.
Cloudflare Reports Over Half of Internet Traffic Now Comes From AI Agents
Cloudflare data indicates that over 50% of internet traffic is now generated by AI agents, a significant increase from the previous year. This shift impacts website economics, as AI agents consume bandwidth without generating ad revenue or subscriptions, leading to declining revenue per request for many sites.
Cloudflare Tracks Adoption of BGP Role Model (RFC 9234) for Route Leak Prevention
Cloudflare evaluated the adoption of RFC 9234, which introduces BGP Role and Only to Customer (OTC) attributes to prevent route leaks by expressing routing intent within the BGP protocol itself. The analysis revealed that two large Tier-1 networks are stripping the OTC attribute, hindering the effectiveness of this new standard for early adopters. This matters because RFC 9234 simplifies route leak prevention, which traditionally relies on complex, error-prone manual policies.
Cloudflare Reports Q2 2026 Internet Disruptions from Natural Disasters and Government Actions
Cloudflare's Q2 2026 report details significant Internet disruptions, including a super typhoon in Guam, government shutdowns in Sudan, and infrastructure damage in Iran and Venezuela. These events highlight the Internet's fragility due to natural disasters, geopolitical actions, and physical infrastructure failures, impacting global connectivity.
The Impact of the 2026 World Cup on Global Internet Traffic Patterns
The 2026 World Cup significantly reshaped online traffic patterns as fans adjusted their routines around matches. Using Cloudflare Radar data, the analysis reveals how kick-off times affected internet activity globally throughout the tournament.
Cloudflare Redesigns Radar Landing Page for Broader Accessibility
Cloudflare has redesigned the landing page for its Radar platform, which provides real-time global internet trends. The update aims to make the data more accessible to a wider audience, including journalists and policymakers, beyond its existing technical user base.
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 Intern Program Reaches 750 Internships in First Year
Cloudflare's intern program, which aims to hire 1,111 interns by 2026, has hosted 750 internships across 48 teams and nine offices in its first year. The company attributes the interns' rapid impact to the use of AI tools, which help them learn systems faster and tackle complex problems.
EuroLLM and Apertus open models added to Workers AI, workshops for government agencies
EuroLLM, covering 24 EU languages, and Apertus, a Swiss open model trained on over 1,500 languages, are now available on Workers AI. Additionally, workshops are being launched to help government cyber agencies and critical infrastructure operators build AI defenses.
Cloudflare's Impact Programs Reach $100 Million in Donated Services
Cloudflare's Impact programs have reached $100 million in donated services, providing cybersecurity protection to thousands of organizations including journalism outlets, civil society groups, and government entities. This milestone highlights the company's long-standing commitment to supporting public interest organizations with free security services.
Cloudflare Registrar updates domain search and API for agents
Cloudflare Registrar introduced an updated domain search interface and expanded its API capabilities. These changes aim to simplify domain discovery and registration for users and enable programmatic interaction for AI agents.
EmDash 1.0 CMS Released, Built on Astro with Decentralized Plugin Registry
EmDash 1.0, a free and open-source CMS built on Astro, has been released, offering stable production capabilities. It includes a decentralized plugin registry allowing developers to publish independently and site owners to install plugins directly.
Cloudflare Migrates Blog to EmDash, an Internal Astro-based CMS
Cloudflare recently migrated its blog to EmDash, a new content management system built internally to work with Astro and Cloudflare's infrastructure. This migration demonstrates Cloudflare's "Customer Zero" philosophy, where the company uses its own products to validate and improve them before wider release.
Cloudflare AI Search introduces developer experience improvements and pricing preview
Cloudflare AI Search has released updates to simplify managing search solutions, including automatic component stitching and new indexing options. These changes aim to make it easier for developers to integrate search capabilities into AI agents and applications.
Total Solar Eclipse Causes Internet Traffic Dips in Europe
A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2025, across Iceland, Spain, and Portugal led to noticeable dips in internet traffic, as observed by Cloudflare Radar data. This phenomenon demonstrates how large-scale natural events can temporarily alter online behavior, with traffic decreases aligning precisely with the moment of maximum solar obscuration.
Cloudflare Discusses Detecting Behaviors on the Agentic Internet
Cloudflare's Web Integrity & Trust team is focusing on behavioral analysis to distinguish between beneficial and malicious automated traffic, moving beyond simple human-bot classifications. This approach addresses the increasing complexity of "hybrid" traffic, where human and automated interactions blend within a single session.
Cloudflare's 2026 Founders' Letter Discusses Internet Growth and AI Impact
Cloudflare's 2026 Founders' Letter observes significant changes in the internet, noting a resurgence in web growth since mid-2025 driven by AI-powered creation tools. The letter also highlights that automated internet traffic surpassed human traffic in May 2026, earlier than predicted, due to the rise of AI agents and crawlers.
Cloudflare highlights civil society organizations using its developer services and AI automation
Cloudflare announced that civil society organizations are using its developer services and AI automation tools, supported by over $7.5 million in Cloudflare credits. This initiative aims to help non-profits build new applications and automate workflows, addressing financial constraints and security concerns in the sector.
Cloudflare launches 'The Cold Start' startup pitch competition at Cloudflare Connect
Cloudflare is hosting "The Cold Start," a live startup competition at its Cloudflare Connect event in San Francisco this October. Five early-stage companies will present their ideas on stage, offering them a platform similar to Cloudflare's own launch at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Cloudflare Recognized as Visionary in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE and SSE
Cloudflare has been named a Visionary in both the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms and the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge reports. This recognition highlights Cloudflare's architectural approach and its platform's ability to adapt to evolving security challenges, including AI agents and post-quantum threats.
Agents Week Focuses on Agent-Native Cloud Infrastructure Needs
Agents Week is an event dedicated to exploring the requirements for an "Agent Cloud," a computing foundation built specifically for AI agents rather than humans. The event aims to define what agents need from cloud infrastructure, considering their distinct operational characteristics compared to human users.