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 5,850+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
192.188.80.218:8080	ID	Siak Sri Indrapura	HTTPS	Elite	PT Rayunet Broadcast Solution : AS154123	9421 ms	18.9%
185.225.42.81:8080	SY	—	HTTP	—	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	9432 ms	21.5%
103.155.168.99:8299	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Arozak Bima Yudho Sangkara : AS141065	9439 ms	8.7%
209.97.149.157:80	US	Clifton	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	9445 ms	27.9%
38.172.179.192:999	VE	—	HTTP	—	RED SERVITEL, CA : AS270026	9445 ms	34.6%
102.209.18.28:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	Vennet Solutions Limited : AS329437	9467 ms	13.8%
36.88.148.142:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	—	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	9467 ms	34.1%
103.147.247.65:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Putra Lebak Banten : AS139972	9484 ms	31.8%
103.159.249.145:8080	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Dvr Broadband Services : AS141303	9496 ms	16.6%
103.174.122.92:8080	ID	Sumedang	HTTP	—	PT Jaya Sejahtra Nugraha : AS147096	9499 ms	12.2%
163.227.144.80:8080	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Bright Technologies Limited : AS133605	9500 ms	28.2%
38.19.43.1:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP	—	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	9515 ms	12.3%
38.191.80.23:999	CO	Zarzal	HTTPS	Elite	GRUPO SERVINET S.A.S. : AS273145	9518 ms	17.1%
101.255.122.174:3125	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	9519 ms	7.6%
103.156.75.215:9980	ID	Gianyar	HTTP	—	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	9522 ms	15.0%
112.198.179.17:8082	PH	Carmona	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9530 ms	20.1%
190.60.34.250:999	CO	Andalucia	HTTP	—	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9533 ms	25.1%
47.91.109.17:9080	AE	Dubai	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	9542 ms	6.2%
103.162.63.175:3125	ID	Sumedang	HTTP	Anonymous	— : AS141642	9545 ms	3.9%
38.210.201.144:999	MX	Villa Garcia	HTTPS	Elite	SOLUCIONES DE TECNOLOGIA JAH SA DE CV : AS273250	9557 ms	18.1%
40.192.120.123:4861	IN	Hyderabad	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	9563 ms	13.5%
103.103.3.6:8080	IN	—	HTTP	—	Mediatech Communication Pvt.ltd. : AS136699	9576 ms	23.5%
103.125.174.151:1111	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Trinity Teknologi Nusantara : AS139415	9590 ms	34.2%
190.2.213.169:999	CO	Bogota	HTTP	Transparent	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	9598 ms	11.0%
179.49.237.12:999	CL	Santiago	HTTPS	Elite	SITELCO SPA : AS271777	9600 ms	7.1%
38.52.182.109:999	PE	Lurin	HTTP	—	NEXSATEL SOCIEDAD ANONIMA CERRADA - NEXSATEL S.A.C. : AS273026	9617 ms	23.4%
103.139.99.238:8080	ID	Bandar Lampung	HTTP	—	PT. DIGITAL NETWORK SETIAWAN : AS138862	9625 ms	18.0%
103.165.123.109:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	—	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	9629 ms	18.2%
193.135.9.6:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IP-Projects GmbH & Co. : AS48314	9634 ms	37.9%
118.145.141.251:44236	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	9647 ms	30.0%
103.112.123.205:3128	ID	—	HTTP	—	Universitas Hang Tuah : AS137327	9653 ms	23.6%
103.156.249.112:8085	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS149725	9681 ms	31.6%
38.65.175.68:3128	MX	Ezequiel Montes	HTTPS	Elite	Wantelco SAS de CV : AS270158	9688 ms	12.1%
40.192.120.123:13686	IN	Hyderabad	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	9694 ms	14.4%
181.63.33.136:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Transparent	Telmex Colombia S.A. : AS14080	9707 ms	14.8%
5.160.103.45:80	IR	—	HTTPS	Elite	RESPINA-AS : AS42337	9714 ms	27.7%
103.122.0.151:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Java Digital Nusantara : AS135477	9734 ms	17.4%
41.203.83.242:8080	NG	Lagos	HTTP	—	Globacom Limited : AS37148	9750 ms	13.6%
38.210.179.33:999	MX	Zimapan	HTTP	—	Jair Lozano : AS272405	9764 ms	30.2%
185.155.15.199:8080	IR	—	HTTP	Transparent	ertebatatazinkia : AS206388	9768 ms	36.6%
203.96.224.206:8080	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	IP Communications Limited : AS147314	9771 ms	21.5%
8.212.151.166:20000	PH	Manila	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	9771 ms	6.8%
38.191.161.189:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	—	THREE NETWORKS SRL : AS273180	9771 ms	10.6%
160.22.198.4:8082	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Ganesha Data Nusantara : AS152836	9786 ms	18.2%
40.192.120.123:59028	IN	Hyderabad	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	9789 ms	11.8%
103.171.255.109:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Zona Kolektif Indonesia : AS142399	9795 ms	21.6%
8.213.197.208:312	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	9805 ms	6.3%
180.191.32.166:8081	PH	Cabanatuan City	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9835 ms	22.8%
167.172.250.185:999	US	Clifton	HTTP	—	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	9835 ms	25.6%
140.82.62.31:50000	US	Piscataway	SOCKS5	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	9837 ms	16.9%

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 2,471 HTTP, 1,759 HTTPS, 2,279 SOCKS4, and 1,707 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33% 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

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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.