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 9,441+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 42.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,441 proxies Updated 10 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
200.69.92.239:999	CO	Viterbo	HTTPS	Elite	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	3181 ms	27.4%
92.255.253.166:1080	RU	Nizhnekamsk	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Naberezhnye Chelny branch : AS42116	3182 ms	37.5%
103.178.171.61:8080	ID	Madiun	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	3183 ms	29.4%
45.74.31.42:20333	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3184 ms	15.2%
45.74.31.46:5720	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3185 ms	19.6%
90.174.128.42:3128	ES	Madrid	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS12479	3187 ms	37.8%
168.194.147.18:8080	BR	Igarapava	HTTPS	Elite	Link Net-Igarapava : AS264238	3193 ms	28.2%
103.172.14.5:5452	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Web Solution : AS136428	3194 ms	24.7%
110.235.252.74:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	COGETEL Co., Ltd : AS23673	3194 ms	20.3%
45.74.31.47:12363	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3194 ms	25.0%
85.187.5.66:48293	BG	—	SOCKS4	Elite	ASNET-AS : AS49147	3194 ms	19.4%
45.74.31.46:4741	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3194 ms	12.5%
65.109.65.239:28080	FI	Helsinki	HTTP	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	3201 ms	15.7%
103.55.63.14:1080	IN	Dimapur	SOCKS5	Elite	ANONET COMMUNICATIONS PVT LTD : AS137085	3203 ms	14.6%
185.27.144.74:999	DO	Santo Domingo Este	HTTPS	Elite	AIRTIME TECHNOLOGY SRL : AS271935	3204 ms	39.4%
103.18.47.79:4145	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia : AS58369	3205 ms	30.4%
170.245.132.85:999	PY	Primero de Marzo	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MACHADO BAEZ, NERY JAVIER (LOCAL NET PARAGUAY) : AS270096	3209 ms	28.6%
45.74.31.42:14602	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3210 ms	3.9%
59.6.191.48:1080	KR	Mapo-gu	SOCKS5	Elite	Korea Telecom : AS4766	3216 ms	19.1%
38.191.42.200:999	CO	Cucuta	HTTPS	Elite	SERVINET COMUNICACIONES S.A.S. : AS273078	3218 ms	16.5%
103.251.8.255:8282	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	3223 ms	31.9%
93.153.222.83:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Saint-Petersburg : AS20632	3224 ms	21.5%
115.147.16.205:5050	PH	Caloocan	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3226 ms	26.3%
45.74.31.40:7066	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3228 ms	16.7%
45.74.31.47:11209	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3228 ms	19.1%
45.74.31.47:13106	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3228 ms	25.0%
185.118.153.110:8080	IR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	ATINET : AS62250	3232 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.47:8177	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3232 ms	23.4%
78.155.65.204:8080	SY	Damascus	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	3236 ms	33.1%
190.2.104.201:4153	AR	Rosario	SOCKS4	Elite	Teledifusora S.A. : AS27813	3238 ms	18.4%
160.155.90.26:1080	CI	Abidjan	SOCKS4	Elite	ORANGE COTE D'IVOIRE : AS29571	3240 ms	38.7%
180.191.23.171:8081	PH	Cabanatuan City	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	3249 ms	23.4%
45.74.31.46:15144	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3256 ms	9.7%
45.74.31.42:25038	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3257 ms	1.3%
45.74.31.40:10694	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3258 ms	13.6%
181.191.14.5:8080	BR	Castanhal	HTTPS	Elite	Linknet Telecomunicacoes LTDA : AS265981	3260 ms	29.5%
103.180.119.77:8090	ID	Maduran	HTTPS	Elite	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	3265 ms	36.3%
185.27.144.129:999	DO	Santo Domingo Este	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AIRTIME TECHNOLOGY SRL : AS271935	3269 ms	34.3%
103.55.106.81:8080	IN	Gurugram	HTTPS	Elite	SBR Telecom Pvt. Ltd : AS133989	3270 ms	33.3%
160.19.19.170:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	3278 ms	25.9%
49.0.27.167:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	3278 ms	28.9%
103.180.126.237:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	3279 ms	38.2%
38.46.214.205:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	3281 ms	25.6%
45.74.31.46:5006	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3284 ms	15.3%
45.74.31.47:7580	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3284 ms	18.1%
203.142.5.91:999	MX	Tepezala	HTTPS	Elite	ONFIBER SA DE CV : AS28447	3293 ms	32.5%
45.74.31.40:5217	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3294 ms	15.1%
36.94.149.149:8090	ID	Bandung	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	3299 ms	27.6%
45.74.31.46:7362	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3301 ms	7.1%
190.144.224.182:44550	CO	Yumbo	SOCKS4	Elite	Telmex Colombia S.A. : AS14080	3303 ms	24.9%

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 3,611 HTTP, 3,004 HTTPS, 737 SOCKS4, and 3,814 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 42.9% 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.