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 9,362+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 55.6% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,362 proxies Updated 1 min ago

Country

Protocol

Anonymity

Min. uptime (%)

Sort by

Reset

IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:8334	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1860 ms	3.0%
160.19.19.18:8080	ID	Medokanayu	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	1863 ms	28.2%
31.13.239.4:5678	BG	—	SOCKS4	Elite	NETERRA-AS : AS34224	1872 ms	35.4%
202.4.119.226:9090	BD	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Amber IT Limited : AS23956	1877 ms	34.7%
200.10.31.74:49992	CO	Pereira	SOCKS4	Elite	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	1878 ms	38.2%
45.74.31.47:14135	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1879 ms	27.0%
45.74.31.47:6139	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1880 ms	27.3%
200.105.252.170:5678	EC	Quito	SOCKS4	Elite	PUNTONET S.A. : AS22724	1882 ms	39.6%
45.74.31.47:11785	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1888 ms	31.7%
176.236.37.132:1080	TR	Istanbul	SOCKS4	Elite	TELLCOM-AS : AS34984	1890 ms	28.0%
202.169.250.147:8111	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Rabik Bangun Pertiwi, PMA : AS38143	1893 ms	35.3%
183.89.217.91:4153	TH	Chachoengsao	SOCKS4	Elite	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	1895 ms	29.8%
43.106.60.21:1080	SG	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	1898 ms	27.8%
45.74.31.41:10415	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1899 ms	35.7%
196.204.83.232:1976	EG	Cairo	HTTP	Anonymous	Vodafone Data - Egypt : AS24835	1909 ms	12.2%
45.74.31.41:8008	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1912 ms	30.6%
103.179.183.223:8089	ID	Sobo Krajan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Internusa Duta Makmur : AS150208	1913 ms	35.7%
45.74.31.46:6272	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1917 ms	33.7%
70.60.132.130:5678	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Charter Communications Inc : AS10796	1921 ms	24.5%
103.60.186.21:52195	IN	Noida	SOCKS4	Elite	Digital Telco Network India Pvt. Ltd. : AS135729	1924 ms	17.2%
160.19.17.43:8181	ID	Bengkalis	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Media Balai Nusa : AS152073	1932 ms	28.8%
179.27.86.36:4153	UY	Montevideo	SOCKS4	Elite	Administracion Nacional de Telecomunicaciones : AS6057	1934 ms	28.0%
223.165.10.17:1080	TW	—	SOCKS4	Elite	World Link International Network Co., Limited : AS133955	1940 ms	12.0%
45.74.31.47:7589	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1944 ms	4.4%
60.54.19.46:1080	MY	Petaling Jaya	SOCKS4	Elite	TM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SDN BHD : AS4788	1945 ms	8.8%
190.122.144.23:5678	AR	Mar del Tuyu	SOCKS4	Elite	Atlantica Video Cable S.A. : AS52354	1948 ms	25.5%
161.49.100.131:1080	PH	Pasig	SOCKS4	Elite	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	1949 ms	33.1%
111.192.63.180:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1955 ms	12.5%
103.167.40.54:1080	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	King IT Net : AS142162	1963 ms	38.6%
46.209.217.108:8088	IR	Dubai	HTTP	Elite	RESPINA-AS : AS42337	1964 ms	25.4%
45.74.31.47:11084	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1967 ms	37.1%
103.154.113.243:4153	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Mora Telematika Indonesia : AS131111	1972 ms	16.5%
45.74.31.47:9873	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1974 ms	15.5%
187.95.136.46:5678	BR	Osasco	SOCKS4	Elite	Horizons Telecomunicacoes e Tecnologia S.A. : AS262318	1982 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.40:6350	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1986 ms	10.8%
185.216.18.138:44550	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	MEGATEC-AS : AS205500	1992 ms	29.5%
45.74.31.40:9131	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1998 ms	19.7%
45.74.31.47:10284	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1998 ms	35.8%
93.153.222.83:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Saint-Petersburg : AS20632	1998 ms	20.9%
177.85.65.177:4153	BR	Simoes Filho	SOCKS4	Elite	ASE TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA ME : AS262600	2001 ms	39.5%
203.205.49.2:10185	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2010 ms	15.6%
202.150.141.98:3128	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Comtronics Systems : AS23949	2011 ms	34.7%
178.57.106.43:4145	RU	Cherepovets	SOCKS4	Elite	Sever-Telecom-Cher : AS61403	2012 ms	20.6%
195.239.55.171:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	SOVAM-AS : AS3216	2013 ms	5.2%
45.74.31.40:4091	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2030 ms	13.9%
202.144.134.150:5678	BT	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Bhutan Telecom Ltd : AS18024	2031 ms	24.4%
183.88.240.139:4153	TH	Pak Kret	SOCKS4	Elite	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	2040 ms	23.6%
36.37.147.34:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTPS	Elite	VIETTEL (CAMBODIA) PTE., LTD : AS38623	2040 ms	35.2%
45.74.31.41:10458	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2042 ms	31.7%
1.20.235.153:5678	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	2045 ms	20.3%

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 2,813 HTTP, 1,640 HTTPS, 921 SOCKS4, and 4,901 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 55.6% 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.

Browse by Country

View All Countries →

Browse by Protocol

View All Protocols →

HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5

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.