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 11,157+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 51.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.56.163.147:3128	VN	—	HTTP	Transparent	VIETNAM POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP : AS135905	11419 ms	55.2%
45.74.31.42:14884	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11446 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.42:8792	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	11459 ms	49.1%
185.144.60.130:8095	RU	—	HTTP	Anonymous	VORONEZHTELECOM-AS : AS43991	11464 ms	41.0%
45.74.31.42:13342	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	11477 ms	42.5%
62.220.129.81:8080	CH	Lausanne	HTTPS	Elite	SAITIS-NETWORK : AS6893	11488 ms	46.4%
217.216.37.99:3128	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Transparent	Contabo Asia Private Limited : AS141995	11525 ms	63.5%
45.74.31.41:8853	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11528 ms	76.0%
210.211.113.33:80	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	Vietel - CHT Compamy Ltd : AS38731	11563 ms	90.9%
45.74.31.40:11178	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11570 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:10545	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	11570 ms	41.1%
45.74.31.47:11440	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	11613 ms	42.8%
45.167.124.161:999	CO	Popayan	HTTP	Transparent	SEPCOM COMUNICACIONES SAS : AS269804	11613 ms	52.1%
45.74.31.47:14125	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11639 ms	100.0%
102.36.231.77:1080	NG	Lagos	SOCKS4	Elite	Timeless Network Services Ltd : AS328555	11660 ms	46.6%
20.40.43.171:3131	IN	Pune	HTTP	Transparent	Microsoft Azure Cloud (centralindia) : AS8075	11681 ms	42.4%
163.128.149.200:3128	ID	Medan	HTTP	Transparent	PT METROMATIKA TEKNOLOGI REKAYASA : AS153753	11725 ms	50.1%
51.75.206.209:80	FR	Roubaix	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	11743 ms	81.8%
190.183.61.123:8080	AR	Paraná	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SM Web Group SH : AS20207	11756 ms	43.7%
34.124.190.108:8080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Google Cloud (asia-southeast1) : AS396982	11766 ms	78.6%
62.171.154.102:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	11769 ms	44.4%
45.74.31.47:13233	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11786 ms	100.0%
103.178.3.191:8818	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	RSTNET : AS141077	11788 ms	45.1%
213.3.34.39:443	CH	Zurich	HTTP	Elite	Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd : AS3303	11793 ms	46.0%
45.74.31.46:4189	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11820 ms	100.0%
47.85.9.228:10800	US	Charlottesville	SOCKS4	Elite	Midwest Cable, Delta Centric LLC, Zenlayer Inc : AS45102	11848 ms	74.9%
176.126.70.111:16379	SE	Stockholm	SOCKS5	Elite	HostHatch LLC : AS63473	11919 ms	72.8%
103.162.61.49:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Indo Prima Akses : AS141648	11941 ms	43.3%
177.11.151.185:12323	BR	Goiania	HTTP	Transparent	Apn - Processamento de Dados e Solucoes em Interne : AS262878	11947 ms	48.9%
103.69.106.94:8181	ID	Serang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Internet Banten : AS147087	11965 ms	45.4%
45.74.31.41:6444	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12019 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:7158	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	12042 ms	65.5%
202.47.67.192:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Putra Lebak Banten : AS139972	12060 ms	47.9%
38.226.243.95:8080	ID	Bandung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	12077 ms	46.7%
45.74.31.40:8793	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	12085 ms	65.3%
188.253.20.105:3129	LV	Riga	HTTP	Transparent	VEESP-LV-AS : AS42532	12099 ms	52.6%
45.74.31.41:5512	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12113 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.40:9380	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12154 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:11834	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12161 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:9072	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	12161 ms	64.6%
82.115.60.51:80	KZ	Almaty	HTTP	Anonymous	asnls : AS200590	12188 ms	71.1%
51.38.129.42:3169	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	OVH Sp. z o. o : AS16276	12209 ms	76.0%
213.35.113.150:6969	SG	Loyang	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	12226 ms	40.9%
45.74.31.41:5245	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12238 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:9475	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12249 ms	94.1%
45.74.31.46:5564	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12278 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:9730	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12307 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.42:16379	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12361 ms	100.0%
116.62.81.204:1081	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	12375 ms	80.1%
45.74.31.46:5454	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12392 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 4,153 HTTP, 3,404 HTTPS, 883 SOCKS4, and 4,812 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 51.8% 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.