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 9,205+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 51.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,205 proxies Updated 2 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.42:17188	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2487 ms	14.8%
126.209.16.133:8082	PH	Davao City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	2488 ms	25.7%
45.74.31.41:8473	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2490 ms	33.8%
45.74.31.46:15144	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2492 ms	9.4%
178.189.56.158:4153	AT	Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg	SOCKS4	Elite	A1 Telekom Austria AG : AS8447	2493 ms	29.3%
45.74.31.47:8566	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2496 ms	26.6%
201.4.65.68:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTP	Transparent	net-High-Speed	2504 ms	30.1%
50.200.166.130:8080	US	Cypress	HTTP	Anonymous	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC : AS7922	2505 ms	30.0%
160.22.26.31:1080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Sinar Technology Jaya : AS152806	2507 ms	33.7%
45.74.31.42:7656	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2508 ms	9.3%
201.159.98.37:8081	MX	Monterrey	HTTP	Anonymous	Administradora de Servicios de Internet Sandur S.A. de C.V. : AS28539	2511 ms	22.2%
45.74.31.41:5771	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2511 ms	32.3%
45.74.31.41:10332	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2514 ms	31.0%
179.189.246.165:5432	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldNet Telecom Comercio e Servicos de Telecomuni : AS28252	2520 ms	30.6%
103.172.70.195:1111	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	2521 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.47:8289	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2531 ms	23.8%
45.74.31.47:9922	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2535 ms	39.7%
103.146.137.197:1081	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Clickbb : AS139879	2544 ms	6.9%
103.216.50.210:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	Today Communication Co.,Ltd : AS135375	2547 ms	35.9%
185.200.37.238:8080	TR	Antakya	HTTP	Transparent	highspeed : AS202561	2550 ms	17.8%
181.114.230.2:8080	AR	Balcarce	HTTP	Anonymous	CyberWave S.A. : AS52431	2555 ms	22.8%
174.64.199.82:4145	US	Baton Rouge	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2559 ms	36.2%
124.217.5.100:5050	PH	Cebu City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2565 ms	26.9%
45.74.31.42:30847	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2565 ms	2.7%
103.48.71.114:84	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	2573 ms	11.5%
103.162.16.224:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Mega Data Perkasa : AS141636	2576 ms	28.9%
45.74.31.40:5088	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2577 ms	8.0%
113.53.91.26:4153	TH	Songkhla	SOCKS4	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	2578 ms	34.4%
45.74.31.47:7578	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2579 ms	36.4%
185.4.201.49:55443	CZ	Prague	HTTP	Elite	Czech Republic : AS44002	2580 ms	6.4%
98.188.47.132:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2581 ms	39.8%
36.111.33.167:13128	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Anonymous	CHINANET Guangdong province network : AS58466	2584 ms	27.0%
182.253.109.169:8080	ID	Denpasar	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	2595 ms	31.5%
170.83.242.77:999	PY	Asuncion	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	2596 ms	20.9%
45.74.31.41:8493	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2596 ms	36.8%
45.74.31.47:10594	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2597 ms	29.9%
177.184.195.168:8080	BR	Goiania	HTTPS	Elite	Wireless Comm Services LTDA : AS28165	2600 ms	25.0%
103.166.9.194:8888	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Akses Bersama Sedaya : AS141978	2605 ms	32.7%
45.74.31.40:6453	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2606 ms	10.6%
189.203.181.34:1080	MX	Monterrey	SOCKS4	Elite	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	2610 ms	31.5%
103.22.98.69:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	CV. KHALISTA GROUP : AS150243	2611 ms	24.3%
79.106.79.154:8989	AL	Tirana	HTTP	Transparent	ONEALBANIA-AS : AS42313	2611 ms	33.0%
157.66.16.36:5568	ID	Indramayu	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mitra Mandiri Network : AS136089	2615 ms	26.0%
161.49.210.196:10101	PH	Clark	HTTP	Anonymous	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	2618 ms	37.3%
103.193.144.251:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	2622 ms	37.9%
168.144.84.188:3129	US	Broomfield	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	2623 ms	34.5%
45.74.31.42:30948	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2628 ms	3.8%
68.1.210.189:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2629 ms	35.6%
103.175.238.110:8082	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Uliz Netmedia Solusindo : AS147122	2634 ms	34.7%
45.74.31.41:8447	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2636 ms	16.7%

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 3,464 HTTP, 2,776 HTTPS, 601 SOCKS4, and 3,893 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 51.2% 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.