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# Changelog

New updates and improvements at Cloudflare.

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Application security

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Oct 23, 2024
1. ### [Simplified UI for URL Rewrites](https://developers.cloudflare.com/changelog/post/2024-10-23-url-rewrites-wildcard/)  
[ Rules ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/)  
It’s now easy to create **wildcard-based [URL Rewrites](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/transform/url-rewrite/)**. No need for complex functions—just define your patterns and go.  
![Rules Overview Interface](https://developers.cloudflare.com/_astro/create-url-rewrite-rule.DIgpB8IB_ZNTjfK.webp)  
What’s improved:

  * **Full wildcard support** – Create rewrite patterns using intuitive interface.
  * **Simplified rule creation** – No need for complex functions.  
Try it via [creating a Rewrite URL rule in the dashboard](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/transform/url-rewrite/create-dashboard/#wildcard-pattern-parameters).

Sep 05, 2024
1. ### [New Rules Templates for One-Click Rule Creation](https://developers.cloudflare.com/changelog/post/2024-09-05-rules-templates/)  
[ Rules ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/)  
Now, you can create **common rule configurations** in just **one click** using Rules Templates.  
![Rules Templates](https://developers.cloudflare.com/_astro/rules-templates.DAV0GOXF_Z2wOoyL.webp)  
What you can do:

  * **Pick a pre-built rule** – Choose from a library of templates.
  * **One-click setup** – Deploy best practices instantly.
  * **Customize as needed** – Adjust templates to fit your setup.  
Template cards are now also available directly in the rule builder for each product.  
Need more ideas? Check out the [Examples gallery](https://developers.cloudflare.com/rules/examples/) in our documentation.

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