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 6,032+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
111.67.103.90:1080	KH	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Mega Truenet Communication Co., Ltd. : AS139628	6458 ms	20.7%
89.207.72.188:8083	RU	Kirov	HTTP	Elite	JSC Relax : AS41123	6471 ms	36.1%
160.19.19.59:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	6473 ms	18.8%
168.196.227.203:999	AR	Buenos Aires	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VANET TELECOMUNICACIONES S.R.L. : AS264765	6474 ms	26.9%
202.58.73.6:1111	ID	Trenggalek	HTTP	Transparent	DBN : AS138886	6478 ms	9.5%
113.23.157.35:1231	MY	Subang Jaya	HTTP	Transparent	Extreme Broadband : AS38182	6481 ms	19.6%
122.3.103.17:8082	PH	Pasig	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	6488 ms	16.5%
193.43.140.240:8080	SY	—	HTTP	—	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	6489 ms	16.6%
103.130.70.253:83	IN	—	HTTP	—	Siliguri Meghrekha Net Services Pvt. Ltd. : AS134250	6500 ms	9.5%
103.18.77.101:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	6502 ms	37.9%
103.102.12.105:8080	ID	Rembang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS136865	6503 ms	17.1%
102.221.118.74:8080	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTP	Transparent	Lucert Technologies Pty Ltd. : AS328714	6505 ms	14.3%
40.192.120.123:8118	IN	Hyderabad	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6505 ms	10.8%
190.61.101.72:8080	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	6506 ms	21.0%
103.165.126.65:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	6507 ms	15.6%
165.22.240.206:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS4	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	6510 ms	27.6%
207.248.108.129:20185	MX	Morelia	HTTP	Transparent	Redes y Comunicaciones de Michoacan S.A. de C.V : AS263127	6514 ms	11.7%
200.123.27.124:999	PE	—	HTTP	Transparent	WIGO S.A. : AS22411	6521 ms	23.0%
144.79.38.80:8080	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Tongi Online : AS153432	6522 ms	26.6%
103.169.33.30:3125	ID	Sekayu	HTTP	Transparent	PT Triguna Akses Teknologi : AS142333	6524 ms	18.5%
134.35.14.213:8080	YE	Sanaa	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	YemenNet : AS30873	6525 ms	38.2%
160.19.19.43:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	6525 ms	16.2%
121.37.199.23:8029	CN	Guangzhou	SOCKS4	Elite	Huawei Cloud Service data center : AS55990	6526 ms	33.9%
103.31.235.102:8080	ID	Bogor	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS55701	6544 ms	22.6%
217.29.208.206:9999	ZA	Potchefstroom	HTTP	Transparent	HERO TELECOMS (PTY) LTD : AS328471	6546 ms	20.5%
36.50.112.174:8070	ID	Bandung	HTTP	—	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	6548 ms	21.6%
118.70.13.38:41857	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	—	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	6548 ms	18.6%
3.121.130.230:204	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6550 ms	14.2%
31.57.178.255:8181	SG	Singapore	HTTP	—	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	6551 ms	23.1%
38.127.179.219:41923	US	Washington	HTTP	Elite	Torlandia Trading SRL : AS174	6553 ms	16.0%
103.234.31.253:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jenius Lintas Nusantara : AS151512	6554 ms	9.0%
217.177.44.80:3128	FI	Helsinki	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSka hosting : AS50053	6558 ms	14.3%
179.48.80.9:8085	BR	Teresina	HTTP	—	Fbnet Telecom : AS271241	6562 ms	18.7%
13.38.27.183:42842	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6568 ms	17.2%
180.190.187.41:5050	PH	Lahug	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS132199	6569 ms	16.7%
102.209.18.96:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VENNET SOLUTIONS LIMITED : AS329437	6570 ms	13.7%
103.114.25.41:8088	NP	—	HTTP	—	Everest Wireless Network pvt. ltd : AS137580	6575 ms	9.0%
221.227.115.75:1080	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	6578 ms	4.1%
160.19.16.29:8181	ID	Tanjungbalai	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Balai Nusa : AS152073	6578 ms	18.9%
110.74.195.34:25	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	EZECOM limited : AS38901	6578 ms	19.6%
62.201.217.194:8080	IQ	Kelar	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS44217	6584 ms	6.2%
46.183.134.50:8080	RU	Khabarovsk	HTTP	—	Redcom, Khabarovsk, Russia : AS8749	6586 ms	22.5%
198.15.30.122:8080	ID	Pamekasan	HTTP	—	PT Trimafa Computindo Networking : AS154503	6588 ms	36.7%
16.26.143.154:33246	AU	Melbourne	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6590 ms	10.4%
47.243.50.83:81	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6590 ms	16.0%
201.184.112.178:8080	CO	Barrios Unidos	HTTP	Transparent	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	6598 ms	33.6%
190.94.213.6:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	IFX Networks Venezuela C.A : AS8053	6601 ms	6.5%
51.49.153.183:24335	ES	Zaragoza	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6602 ms	13.1%
114.108.177.104:60984	KR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	LG DACOM Corporation : AS3786	6603 ms	24.7%
3.121.130.230:7070	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6604 ms	8.1%

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 2,544 HTTP, 1,863 HTTPS, 2,386 SOCKS4, and 1,787 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.7% 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.