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 TOPFreeProxyList.com?

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 TOPFreeProxyList.com log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. TOPFreeProxyList.com 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 7,215+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43.1% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
159.203.61.169:8080	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	38 ms	92.5%
109.199.119.160:80	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	40 ms	99.4%
159.203.61.169:3128	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	43 ms	92.5%
198.199.86.11:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	73 ms	92.4%
198.199.86.11:80	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	74 ms	92.6%
149.56.110.145:3128	CA	Montreal	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	74 ms	59.8%
159.203.61.169:80	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	86 ms	92.4%
31.220.40.59:5080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Amarutu Technology Ltd : AS206264	91 ms	55.3%
138.68.60.8:80	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	105 ms	92.6%
103.237.102.191:11111	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Franet : AS62610	114 ms	98.3%
3.211.120.181:443	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Anonymous	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	123 ms	48.4%
138.68.60.8:3128	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	124 ms	92.8%
101.47.75.240:5000	HK	Hong Kong	HTTPS	Transparent	Byteplus Pte. Ltd. : AS150436	131 ms	84.8%
5.161.103.41:88	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Elite	HETZNER-CLOUD2-AS : AS213230	131 ms	63.1%
75.109.189.86:8080	US	Nacogdoches	HTTP	Transparent	Optimum : AS19108	133 ms	99.3%
200.48.35.122:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	INTEGRATEL PERÚ S.A.A : AS6147	135 ms	98.4%
38.150.19.172:3125	ID	Batam	HTTPS	Transparent	PT MMS DIGITAL COMMUNICATION : AS153098	135 ms	98.3%
165.101.43.67:8080	ID	Panaragan	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS58821	136 ms	94.9%
51.79.157.205:5080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	OVH Singapore PTE. LTD : AS16276	136 ms	98.6%
52.128.241.106:1080	US	Minkler	SOCKS5	Elite	Netsec Limited : AS963	137 ms	100.0%
195.13.182.211:8080	LV	Riga	SOCKS5	Elite	Apollo DDD : AS12578	139 ms	67.9%
67.203.23.88:8081	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	T3 Web Hosting : AS17252	140 ms	99.5%
181.115.207.114:1080	BO	Santa Cruz de la Sierra	SOCKS4	Elite	Empresa Nacional De Telecomunicaciones Sociedad Anonima : AS6568	142 ms	98.5%
174.138.119.88:80	US	Clifton	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	142 ms	70.2%
27.147.28.73:8080	TW	Xindian District	HTTP	Transparent	cgnet : AS18429	144 ms	90.9%
206.43.119.57:1080	BR	Belém	SOCKS5	Elite	Click Speed Servicoes del Telecomunicacoes : AS267587	145 ms	67.6%
61.142.113.42:6666	CN	Zhongshan	SOCKS5	Elite	Chinanet GD : AS4134	145 ms	100.0%
192.232.48.18:8181	ID	Pringsewu	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS142201	146 ms	99.0%
66.151.34.89:80	FI	Helsinki	HTTP	Elite	Hostkey B.V : AS57043	146 ms	95.1%
178.169.0.18:8080	SY	Hama	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS201550	155 ms	95.5%
109.199.107.68:1080	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS51167	158 ms	98.2%
195.216.241.228:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Altagen JSC : AS50473	158 ms	100.0%
128.199.202.122:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	160 ms	100.0%
134.209.29.120:1080	GB	Slough	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	161 ms	58.3%
31.77.19.92:443	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Hstq Hosting Service : AS219337	162 ms	93.0%
89.113.24.30:1080	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS5	Elite	SoViNTeL eLTeL FTTB : AS3216	163 ms	100.0%
5.58.97.89:8080	UA	Ternopil	HTTP	Transparent	Lanet Network Ltd : AS16223	166 ms	98.9%
67.201.39.14:4145	US	El Segundo	SOCKS5	Elite	Total server solutions : AS46562	166 ms	100.0%
190.108.57.212:1085	AR	Santa Rosa	SOCKS4	Elite	AMUSIN : AS52308	167 ms	100.0%
199.247.18.115:9050	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Vultr Holdings LLC Frankfurt : AS20473	168 ms	100.0%
109.238.92.112:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	SmartApe : AS56694	168 ms	100.0%
101.255.209.165:8080	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38511	169 ms	100.0%
89.43.133.242:8080	SY	Armanāz	HTTP	Transparent	HU Pantel INT : AS216472	173 ms	73.7%
104.251.93.248:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	Sprint : AS5650	175 ms	100.0%
152.233.22.66:36695	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	176 ms	98.6%
38.79.114.43:8885	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS174	176 ms	78.8%
175.100.35.103:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	Viettel (cambodia) Pte., Ltd. : AS38623	178 ms	99.0%
77.91.108.85:1080	RU	Mytishchi	SOCKS5	Elite	Grand Ltd : AS56340	179 ms	95.0%
193.17.57.134:1080	FR	Paris	SOCKS5	Elite	Shock Hosting LLC : AS395092	181 ms	99.8%
58.19.233.3:1080	CN	Xiaogan	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS4837	183 ms	100.0%

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 2,401 HTTP, 1,489 HTTPS, 858 SOCKS4, and 3,254 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43.1% 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

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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.