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 6,234+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 31.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.191.171.158:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Sahabat Manjur Grup : AS149933	6250 ms	36.2%
126.209.110.118:8087	PH	Cebu City	HTTP HTTPS	—	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	6252 ms	27.9%
38.10.91.114:8084	PH	Iloilo City	HTTPS	Elite	Panay Broadband / Buenavista Cable TV., Inc. : AS136244	6255 ms	10.6%
195.190.107.62:3389	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	BeeLine : AS3216	6256 ms	16.5%
154.19.38.195:1111	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	—	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	6258 ms	22.3%
103.180.119.182:8082	ID	Kemendung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	6261 ms	16.1%
177.93.57.42:999	CO	Quibdo	HTTPS	Elite	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	6263 ms	30.4%
118.179.203.185:81	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	Dhakacom Limited : AS23956	6265 ms	27.9%
103.172.152.13:8082	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PSNET SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED : AS146942	6271 ms	25.3%
195.34.91.67:8080	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Transparent	Modus ISP : AS25514	6272 ms	7.8%
170.150.1.253:4145	BR	Sao Jose do Cerrito	SOCKS4	Elite	UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A : AS28343	6273 ms	17.8%
179.1.182.20:999	CO	Aipe	HTTP	Transparent	INTERCOMM DE NARIÑO : AS18678	6273 ms	18.9%
103.187.113.241:1111	ID	Tabanan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Adi Solusindo Teknologi : AS149720	6279 ms	25.0%
202.58.77.194:8031	ID	Trenggalek	HTTP	Anonymous	DBN : AS138886	6284 ms	10.4%
106.14.91.83:8000	CN	Shanghai	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6285 ms	5.6%
103.165.155.50:1111	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jaringan Keluarga Bersama : AS141921	6286 ms	38.3%
103.140.25.185:8080	BD	—	HTTP	—	Hello IT : AS139227	6291 ms	7.1%
180.191.52.90:5050	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS132199	6291 ms	23.0%
183.6.88.12:18181	CN	Guangzhou	HTTP	Transparent	Chinanet GD : AS4134	6292 ms	24.3%
183.240.196.54:18080	CN	—	HTTP	Transparent	China Mobile Communications Corporation : AS56040	6293 ms	14.3%
190.60.48.138:999	CO	Valledupar	HTTP	—	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	6294 ms	16.6%
102.68.128.218:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP	—	LTT Autonomous System, Tripoli Libya : AS21003	6294 ms	9.0%
103.193.144.223:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Kabel Nusantara : AS58821	6297 ms	13.7%
175.100.35.103:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	Viettel (cambodia) Pte., Ltd. : AS38623	6297 ms	13.2%
114.31.15.190:2024	BD	Comilla	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS7565	6298 ms	8.6%
47.88.11.3:8009	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6300 ms	8.8%
45.225.204.10:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP	Transparent	Netdelsur Telecomunicaciones SPA : AS265858	6302 ms	15.0%
195.62.50.6:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	6303 ms	17.5%
103.68.214.164:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Grasi Internet : AS150517	6305 ms	15.6%
103.197.241.209:1080	KH	—	SOCKS5	Elite	COGETEL Co., Ltd : AS23673	6310 ms	17.2%
8.221.141.88:541	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6310 ms	5.2%
38.194.251.246:999	MX	Atotonilco de Tula	HTTP	Transparent	IENTC S de RL de CV : AS28458	6313 ms	15.8%
122.3.87.41:8080	PH	Angeles City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	6314 ms	13.6%
120.28.152.190:8082	PH	San Juan	HTTP	—	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	6315 ms	15.3%
103.39.51.233:8085	ID	Kuningan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mega Mentari Mandiri : AS63501	6316 ms	18.4%
187.49.83.164:53000	BR	Cascavel	HTTP	Transparent	DIGITAL DESIGN SERVIÇOS DE TELECOMUNICAÇÕES EIRELI : AS28142	6317 ms	9.2%
148.222.153.74:999	MX	Tejupilco de Hidalgo	HTTPS	Elite	RAFAEL RIGOBERTO LOPEZ OROZCO : AS272403	6320 ms	24.7%
45.167.125.62:999	CO	Popayán	HTTP	Transparent	Sepcom Comunicaciones : AS269804	6320 ms	27.0%
38.196.241.220:999	VE	Motatán	HTTP	Anonymous	HOLANET, C.A : AS273090	6321 ms	4.0%
41.72.199.106:8089	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS30844	6323 ms	25.2%
187.190.127.212:80	MX	Puerto Vallarta	HTTP	—	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	6324 ms	22.7%
103.176.94.234:1080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Mitra Internet Indonesia : AS147141	6325 ms	24.0%
143.0.203.173:8080	BR	Neves Paulista	HTTP	Transparent	Genesysnet Provedor De Internet Ltda ME : AS264001	6326 ms	26.9%
202.159.35.84:9933	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9340	6326 ms	22.5%
110.164.128.124:8080	TH	Lak Si	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS45758	6332 ms	20.8%
41.128.72.138:1981	EG	Cairo	HTTP	Transparent	Link Egypt (Link.NET) : AS24863	6332 ms	13.6%
103.254.57.227:48293	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	KNGD INFOSYS PVT LTD : AS59169	6332 ms	20.9%
181.225.32.10:999	VE	Caracas	HTTPS	Elite	IFX Networks Venezuela C.A. : AS8053	6333 ms	28.1%
138.0.143.120:8080	BR	Valparaíso	HTTP	Elite	F NET TELECOM : AS264551	6341 ms	9.5%
45.86.229.39:11000	ES	Madrid	SOCKS5	Elite	BV Na26 : AS62005	6348 ms	13.7%

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 2,799 HTTP, 1,827 HTTPS, 2,342 SOCKS4, and 1,700 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 31.9% 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.