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 6,024+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
210.16.85.42:8080	IN	Chennai	HTTP	—	Sri Vari Network Private Limited : AS134877	7990 ms	20.1%
103.247.15.103:9090	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT SELARAS CITRA TERABIT : AS131706	7991 ms	25.4%
200.10.29.73:999	CO	Villavicencio	HTTP	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	7993 ms	29.2%
89.104.102.209:58080	UZ	—	HTTP	—	BRM-AS : AS8193	7994 ms	18.5%
103.148.29.177:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Dewata Solusi Tehnologi : AS140012	7995 ms	21.1%
103.169.139.4:8081	ID	—	HTTP	Elite	Dinas Kominfo Kabupaten Rembang : AS142343	7997 ms	9.0%
47.91.109.17:3128	AE	Dubai	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	7999 ms	6.5%
185.216.71.119:9150	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Gravhosting Ltd : AS215292	8003 ms	33.5%
183.88.213.178:8080	TH	—	HTTP	—	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	8007 ms	15.3%
170.245.50.65:8080	CL	Santiago	HTTP	—	MI INTERNET SPA : AS52510	8012 ms	16.1%
45.188.125.235:9991	MX	Jalpa de Mendez	HTTP	—	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	8012 ms	28.0%
103.172.121.54:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Digital Akses Nusantara : AS142398	8017 ms	18.8%
187.190.58.124:8080	MX	Ahome	HTTP	Transparent	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	8024 ms	18.0%
45.74.31.30:20466	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS9009	8026 ms	35.8%
103.156.15.86:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	8035 ms	9.2%
170.83.242.76:999	PY	Asuncion	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	8038 ms	12.4%
118.145.141.251:44021	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	8048 ms	31.7%
170.245.132.81:999	PY	Primero de Marzo	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MACHADO BAEZ, NERY JAVIER (LOCAL NET PARAGUAY) : AS270096	8049 ms	22.5%
136.232.116.2:43314	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited : AS55836	8055 ms	13.7%
177.91.255.35:5678	PE	Lima	SOCKS4	Elite	EMPRESA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES MULTIMEDIA ALFA : AS263224	8067 ms	12.4%
51.83.226.103:9055	PL	Warsaw	SOCKS4	Elite	OVH Sp. z o. o : AS16276	8081 ms	27.7%
190.114.245.194:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	—	GOLD DATA USA INC : AS394684	8084 ms	33.1%
81.177.6.63:3128	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	RTCOMM-AS : AS8342	8093 ms	8.5%
41.209.57.199:80	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	—	MTN Business Kenya : AS9129	8099 ms	30.7%
210.87.92.137:1111	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	8107 ms	17.3%
187.62.241.137:8080	BR	Rio de Janeiro	HTTP	—	METROFLEX TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA : AS262663	8114 ms	8.5%
103.155.196.159:8080	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	—	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	8125 ms	25.6%
103.167.40.54:1080	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	King IT Net : AS142162	8135 ms	24.6%
103.229.14.83:8080	ID	Bandung	HTTP	—	PT Arthaloka Reka Teknologi : AS150196	8143 ms	14.1%
84.36.35.206:1973	EG	El Shorouk	HTTP	Transparent	ETISALAT MISR : AS36992	8143 ms	8.3%
103.145.132.184:8080	BD	—	HTTP	—	Swift Net : AS139809	8144 ms	20.2%
138.117.14.237:9090	AR	San Miguel de Tucuman	HTTP	Transparent	LEVEL SEVEN SRL : AS265798	8146 ms	34.8%
160.191.173.53:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Citra Angkasa Lintas Media : AS152003	8155 ms	25.4%
203.142.69.67:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	8159 ms	5.0%
185.135.81.149:9060	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	ADMAN : AS57494	8159 ms	32.9%
87.126.65.11:1388	BG	Stara Zagora	HTTP	—	BULGARIA : AS8866	8167 ms	8.4%
138.186.201.133:8082	MX	Piedras Negras	HTTP	Transparent	Administradora de Servicios de Internet Sandur S.A. de C.V : AS28539	8177 ms	13.4%
201.139.115.38:8080	MX	Puebla City	HTTP	Elite	Transtelco Inc : AS32098	8178 ms	15.1%
110.34.1.180:32650	NP	Patan	HTTPS	Elite	Subisu Cablenet : AS4007	8186 ms	15.7%
41.57.63.1:8103	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTP	Transparent	Screamer Telecommunications : AS327688	8213 ms	25.8%
103.145.34.141:1111	ID	Umbulan Tebingsuluh	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Data Multimedia : AS139449	8221 ms	20.0%
187.216.141.46:3128	MX	Tlajomulco de Zuniga	HTTP	Transparent	Uninet S.A. de C.V. : AS8151	8221 ms	39.0%
45.230.47.150:8080	VE	—	HTTPS	Elite	Gandalf Comunicaciones C.A. : AS269750	8223 ms	23.0%
103.143.11.246:9005	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Hong Kong Acemob Technology Co., Limited : AS138152	8231 ms	17.6%
103.156.75.243:3125	ID	Gianyar	HTTPS	Elite	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	8233 ms	18.4%
89.175.174.210:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	—	MTS : AS8359	8235 ms	32.5%
197.248.193.143:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTPS	Elite	Safaricom Limited : AS37061	8255 ms	23.0%
103.234.31.0:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jenius Lintas Nusantara : AS151512	8266 ms	7.2%
146.196.40.165:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT. Cahaya Buana Raksa : AS132652	8273 ms	18.8%
179.1.48.44:8080	CO	Cali	HTTP	Transparent	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	8274 ms	11.4%

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 2,475 HTTP, 1,774 HTTPS, 2,405 SOCKS4, and 1,808 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.9% 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.