What is a free proxy and how does it work?

A proxy server sits between your device and the internet. When you connect through one, the site you visit sees the proxy's IP address instead of yours, and traffic is relayed back and forth through that server. The proxies listed here are aggregated automatically from public sources — free to use, with no account or payment required.

Is it safe to use the free proxies listed here?

The list is compiled automatically from public sources and not independently vetted for who operates each server. It's fine for low-risk tasks like checking geo-specific content or testing, but avoid using any free proxy — from this list or elsewhere — for logging into important accounts or entering payment details, since an unencrypted (HTTP) proxy operator can potentially see that traffic.

How often is the proxy list updated?

The system automatically syncs new proxy data every 15 minutes from multiple public sources, merges and de-duplicates them, and replaces the list — so what you see is always close to current.

What's the difference between HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies?

HTTP proxies handle plain web traffic; HTTPS proxies add TLS encryption for the connection to the proxy, useful when that leg needs to stay private. SOCKS4/SOCKS5 work at a lower level and can relay almost any TCP connection, not just web traffic — SOCKS5 additionally supports authentication and UDP. Filter by protocol above to match what your task needs.

What do "elite," "anonymous," and "transparent" anonymity levels mean?

Elite proxies hide both your IP and the fact that a proxy is being used at all. Anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold your real IP. Transparent proxies pass your original IP along to the destination, so they don't hide your identity — pick the level that matches what the task actually requires.

Why do free proxies stop working so quickly?

Free proxies are typically run on shared, unmanaged, or misconfigured servers with no guaranteed uptime, so they can go offline, get overloaded, or be reassigned at any time — sometimes within minutes. That's also why this list refreshes automatically every 15 minutes and why it's worth checking uptime and response time before relying on any one entry.

Can I use these proxies for web scraping?

Yes, rotating through multiple free proxies is a common way to distribute scraping requests and avoid a single IP getting rate-limited or blocked. Keep expectations realistic though — free proxies are slower and less reliable than dedicated scraping infrastructure, so build in retries and don't depend on any single proxy staying alive.

Can a proxy help me access content restricted to another country?

Yes — connecting through a proxy located in a specific country makes your traffic appear to originate there, which is commonly used to check how a site, price, or search result looks from that location. Filter the list by country to find one in the location you need.

Do I need to create an account to use ProxyFree?

No. The proxy list, filters, and every tool on this site — including the Proxy Checker — are free to use with no registration, login, or personal information required.

How do I filter the list by country, protocol, or quality?

Use the filter bar above the proxy table: choose a country, protocol (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS4/SOCKS5), minimum anonymity level, or minimum uptime, then sort by fastest response, highest uptime, or most recently updated. You can also browse dedicated pages for any country or protocol directly.

What do "uptime" and "response time" mean in the list?

Uptime is the percentage of recent checks where a proxy successfully responded — higher means more reliable. Response time is how long it took to connect, in milliseconds — lower means faster. Proxies with low uptime are sorted toward the bottom of the default "fastest response" view, since a fast proxy that's frequently down isn't actually useful.

Does ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree only aggregates and republishes proxy server details (IP, port, protocol, and similar metadata) from public sources — it does not operate the proxies themselves and has no visibility into traffic that passes through them. See the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for more detail.

Can I use a free proxy for streaming video?

Technically yes, but it's rarely a good experience — free proxies typically have limited bandwidth and inconsistent speed, and many streaming services actively detect and block known proxy/datacenter IP ranges. They work better for quick checks (like confirming region-locked availability) than for sustained streaming.

What's the difference between a proxy and a VPN?

Both route your traffic through another server, but a VPN typically encrypts all traffic from your device at the operating-system level and is meant for consistent, ongoing use, while a proxy is usually configured per-application (like a browser) and, unless it's an HTTPS/SOCKS5 proxy, doesn't necessarily encrypt the connection to itself. Proxies are generally lighter-weight and better suited to one-off or task-specific use.

How do I check whether a proxy is actually working before I use it?

Use the free Proxy Checker tool — paste in one or more proxies, pick the protocol and format, and it will connect through each one in real time and report back whether it's alive, its exit IP, country, city, and response time.

Free Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

Browse 5,748+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
109.199.119.160:80	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	44 ms	99.1%
178.212.144.7:80	PL	Sokółka	HTTP	Elite	IDEALAN Sp. z o.o : AS51436	66 ms	99.0%
5.253.59.150:1082	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Neterra Ltd : AS215540	68 ms	66.3%
144.76.111.58:80	DE	Falkenstein	HTTP	Transparent	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	94 ms	97.1%
134.209.18.113:3129	GB	Slough	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	95 ms	86.3%
103.109.187.33:1080	VN	Quận Bình Thạnh	SOCKS5	Elite	VR Viet NAM Company Limited : AS150826	97 ms	100.0%
139.255.74.124:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9905	104 ms	71.0%
109.172.55.210:1082	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	106 ms	53.5%
14.161.10.46:80	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group : AS45899	106 ms	100.0%
204.76.203.9:3128	NL	Eygelshoven	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Intelligence Hosting LLC : AS51396	106 ms	100.0%
204.76.203.9:8080	NL	Eygelshoven	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Intelligence Hosting LLC : AS51396	113 ms	100.0%
62.133.62.18:1082	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	115 ms	52.9%
62.133.62.27:1082	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	119 ms	54.6%
31.220.40.59:5080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Amarutu Technology Ltd : AS206264	120 ms	42.6%
165.101.230.76:8080	ID	Jatibarang	HTTP	Transparent	PT CIMANUK DIGITAL NETWORK TEKNOLOGI : AS141127	120 ms	100.0%
66.135.27.9:443	US	Piscataway	HTTP	Elite	Vivint Wireless, Inc. : AS20473	122 ms	100.0%
192.252.220.89:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Total Server Solutions L.L.C : AS46562	123 ms	100.0%
79.110.202.131:8081	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP	Elite	Korbank S. A. : AS35179	130 ms	69.6%
131.222.251.195:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTPS	Transparent	Turk Telekomunikasyon Anonim Sirketi : AS216472	138 ms	89.4%
83.168.74.163:8080	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP	Elite	Korbank S. A. : AS35179	141 ms	82.5%
91.247.250.215:4145	RU	Ivanteyevka	SOCKS4	Elite	Ivstar Ltd : AS29588	142 ms	100.0%
47.82.80.23:1011	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com LLC : AS45102	142 ms	81.5%
126.209.110.96:8087	PH	Cebu City	HTTP	Transparent	Infinivan Wholesale : AS135607	144 ms	97.1%
103.125.17.106:8080	ID	Kresek	HTTPS	Anonymous	— : AS138087	145 ms	87.7%
5.255.99.75:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	TIG : AS60404	145 ms	68.3%
103.237.102.191:11111	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Franet : AS62610	146 ms	99.1%
47.243.19.177:1011	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - HK : AS45102	147 ms	95.6%
158.101.89.163:3123	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-tokyo-1) : AS31898	148 ms	99.3%
208.67.28.27:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	149 ms	99.7%
144.124.232.204:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Servers Tech Fzco : AS216071	151 ms	99.3%
83.239.34.82:8080	RU	Krasnodar	HTTP	Elite	OJSC Rostelecom Macroregional Branch South : AS25490	151 ms	100.0%
118.179.167.238:55	BD	Dhaka	HTTPS	Transparent	Dhakacom Limited : AS23956	153 ms	97.4%
87.106.120.212:3128	FR	Paris	HTTPS	Transparent	Fr Std Aem Ionos Cloud Live : AS8560	154 ms	100.0%
38.191.194.43:999	CO	Cali	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS273103	155 ms	99.6%
92.112.125.102:8443	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	DELUXHOST : AS214677	156 ms	76.0%
187.249.112.221:999	MX	Ocotlán de Morelos	HTTP	Transparent	IP Matrix, S.A. de C.V : AS32098	156 ms	100.0%
24.249.199.4:4145	US	El Cajon	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	157 ms	100.0%
123.138.24.112:8800	CN	Xi'an	HTTPS	Elite	— : AS4837	158 ms	96.2%
89.251.21.45:8080	UA	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	—	160 ms	98.5%
176.12.72.62:3128	KZ	Almaty	HTTPS	Elite	— : AS205431	161 ms	78.7%
212.220.84.69:1080	RU	Bogdanovich	SOCKS5	Elite	Dynamic distribution IPs for broadband services : AS12389	161 ms	89.7%
107.149.141.54:5001	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS398823	163 ms	97.7%
94.78.67.171:80	CY	Kyrenia	HTTP	Elite	Netonline Bilisim Sirketi LTD : AS44558	165 ms	100.0%
5.129.214.191:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTPS	Elite	Timeweb, LLP : AS210976	166 ms	64.0%
186.227.196.104:3128	BR	Cabedelo	HTTPS	Transparent	HostDime : AS53055	166 ms	99.2%
23.143.160.193:999	PR	Ponce	HTTP	Transparent	Unonet Corp : AS14534	167 ms	98.9%
160.250.54.9:9000	VN	Quận Một	SOCKS5	Elite	Toan MY Service Business LLC : AS153320	168 ms	100.0%
87.251.77.29:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Anonymous	CHSL-ONE : AS210546	172 ms	92.3%
142.54.235.9:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	174 ms	100.0%
145.220.226.102:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTPS	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	175 ms	81.1%

This free proxy list aggregates working HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies from multiple public sources into one place, de-duplicated and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes. As of the most recent sync, it includes 2,495 HTTP, 1,783 HTTPS, 2,253 SOCKS4, and 1,639 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.9% uptime across the current list.

Proxy types available on this list

HTTP proxies handle standard, unencrypted web traffic and are the most widely supported option for browsers, scrapers, and automation tools. HTTPS proxies add TLS encryption for the connection to the proxy itself, which matters when that leg needs to stay private — for example when submitting forms. SOCKS4 proxies operate at a lower level, relaying almost any TCP connection rather than just web traffic, which makes them useful for non-browser applications. SOCKS5 extends SOCKS4 with authentication support and UDP relaying, making it the more capable choice when an application needs more than basic TCP forwarding. Use the protocol filter above to narrow the list down to exactly the type you need.

How to pick the right proxy

Every entry in the list shows its country, protocol, anonymity level, organization/ASN, response time, and uptime, so you can compare options at a glance instead of guessing. Filter by country if a task needs a specific location, by protocol if an application requires HTTP/HTTPS or SOCKS, by minimum uptime to rule out unreliable servers, and by anonymity level (elite, anonymous, or transparent) depending on how much a task needs to hide. Sorting by "Fastest response" automatically groups reliable proxies (green or amber uptime) ahead of unreliable ones, so the top of the list is usually the best starting point.

Keeping the list fresh

Free proxies have a short shelf life — a server that works now can be offline, overloaded, or reassigned within the hour. Rather than showing a static snapshot, this list is fully replaced every 15 minutes from live source data, so stale entries don't linger and newly available proxies show up quickly. The "Updated" timestamp above the table reflects exactly when that happened.

Using free proxies safely

Because this list is sourced from public, free servers rather than a vetted or paid service, treat every entry as unverified: test a proxy with the Proxy Checker before depending on it, and avoid using any free proxy for logging into important accounts or entering payment details. For most everyday uses — checking region-specific content, testing, or basic scraping — the list above is refreshed often enough to keep a steady supply of working options.

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How to Use Proxy Free

1

Choose a proxy

Browse the list above and filter by country, protocol (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS4/SOCKS5), and anonymity level to find a proxy that fits what you need it for.
2

Add it to your device

Copy the IP address and port, then enter them into your device's or browser's proxy settings (Windows/macOS network settings, a browser extension, or an app's connection settings both work — the exact steps depend on what you're using it in).
3

Connect and check the status

Save the settings and try loading a page. If it doesn't connect, the proxy may already be offline — free proxies come and go, so pick another from the list and try again.
4

Use it to protect your original IP

Once connected, sites you visit see the proxy's IP address instead of your own — useful for basic anonymity, checking how a site looks from another location, or keeping your real IP address private.