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 6,005+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.1% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
128.201.119.251:999	CL	Molina	HTTP	Transparent	COMERCIAL WASHINGTON ERNESTO OYARCE SAZO E.I.R.L. (SENALMAX) : AS265743	8456 ms	37.3%
45.179.246.65:999	CO	Acevedo	HTTPS	Elite	GENIONET TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A.S : AS267929	8459 ms	12.3%
38.191.85.108:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	LOA NETWORK JL S.A.C. : AS273067	8466 ms	19.2%
154.66.159.34:800	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTP	Transparent	Wirulink Pty Ltd : AS37564	8488 ms	19.8%
103.46.8.102:8080	ID	Denpasar	HTTP	—	PT JARINGANKU SARANA NUSANTARA : AS64300	8489 ms	16.8%
203.3.112.2:6666	CN	Guangzhou	HTTP	Elite	Chinanet GD : AS63835	8492 ms	32.9%
47.91.110.148:8443	AE	Dubai	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8493 ms	7.5%
103.120.76.34:8085	ID	Kabupaten Tangerang	HTTP	—	PT Haci Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS150501	8496 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.30:34807	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Anonymous	Internet Security - AU : AS9009	8504 ms	13.3%
8.219.229.53:1081	SG	—	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8518 ms	7.7%
191.252.204.85:19150	BR	Itacoatiara	SOCKS5	Elite	Locaweb Serviços de Internet S/A : AS27715	8521 ms	17.6%
89.43.133.165:8080	HU	—	HTTP	—	HS-SYR : AS216472	8548 ms	21.5%
41.169.135.242:8080	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTP	—	Liquid Telecommunications South Africa (Pty) Ltd : AS36937	8551 ms	13.9%
168.196.227.203:999	AR	Buenos Aires	HTTPS	Elite	VANET TELECOMUNICACIONES S.R.L. : AS264765	8551 ms	26.9%
221.226.188.218:10800	CN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	8562 ms	17.8%
103.178.3.243:8818	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	RSTNET : AS141077	8562 ms	23.9%
47.251.87.199:1080	US	—	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8569 ms	7.3%
161.248.117.117:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI : AS138096	8569 ms	21.2%
118.179.206.42:8080	BD	Ishwardi	HTTPS	Elite	Amber IT Limited : AS23956	8576 ms	22.2%
103.135.189.141:84	IN	Manapparai	HTTP	Transparent	Swibi Airnet Broadband Services Pvt Ltd : AS138782	8584 ms	13.5%
103.159.96.29:8081	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jinde Grup Indonesia : AS141140	8589 ms	24.8%
140.238.43.53:54322	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-tokyo-1) : AS31898	8592 ms	20.9%
180.191.52.65:2001	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	8597 ms	16.8%
103.152.238.84:1080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Acces Prima Nusantara : AS140448	8599 ms	7.6%
104.194.132.112:9054	US	Las Vegas	SOCKS4	Elite	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	8610 ms	25.9%
89.17.35.212:8080	RU	—	HTTP	—	RUSPHONE-AS : AS201825	8615 ms	10.2%
103.163.69.130:1111	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	Allied It Infrastructure And Services Pvt Ltd : AS136373	8621 ms	39.4%
103.156.16.236:8818	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	RSTNET : AS141077	8624 ms	21.5%
202.154.241.199:808	PK	—	HTTP	—	Linkdotnet Telecom Limited : AS23966	8627 ms	23.8%
47.82.84.127:1011	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8633 ms	11.5%
36.95.223.193:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTP	—	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	8641 ms	14.4%
45.74.31.42:4837	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS9009	8657 ms	20.9%
185.144.96.137:8081	SK	Sastin-Straze	HTTP	—	EHS : AS201890	8671 ms	29.4%
103.191.58.110:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Panjalu Sarana Data Indonesia : AS149909	8671 ms	18.5%
203.20.42.57:8082	PH	Valenzuela	HTTP	—	RNDS Network : AS154180	8674 ms	13.2%
45.77.246.231:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Elite	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	8681 ms	17.6%
192.188.80.218:80	ID	Siak Sri Indrapura	HTTP	Transparent	PT Rayunet Broadcast Solution : AS154123	8682 ms	18.4%
210.79.140.183:8181	ID	Gianyar	HTTP	—	PT Era Zia Sakti : AS152050	8685 ms	23.9%
103.151.246.30:7777	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT MEDIA MANAKARRA NET : AS140437	8712 ms	15.3%
59.36.172.219:5004	CN	Shenzhen	HTTP	Elite	Chinanet GD : AS4134	8717 ms	5.3%
122.54.147.110:8082	PH	Makati City	HTTP	—	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8724 ms	15.8%
45.74.31.30:20804	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8737 ms	6.8%
43.245.95.178:53805	NP	Lalitpur	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS55427	8740 ms	13.1%
40.192.120.123:52085	IN	Hyderabad	SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	8746 ms	14.6%
103.109.96.180:6321	BD	—	HTTP	—	Digi Jadoo Broadband Ltd : AS131464	8748 ms	20.1%
103.217.217.35:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Infotama Lintas Global : AS24529	8775 ms	24.2%
103.124.197.227:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI : AS138096	8778 ms	10.9%
103.205.178.226:8080	PK	—	HTTP	—	Satcomm (Pvt.) Ltd. : AS38713	8779 ms	23.0%
181.14.210.237:8080	AR	—	HTTPS	Elite	Telecom Argentina S.A. : AS7303	8787 ms	24.2%
185.178.185.100:1080	FR	Cournon-d'Auvergne	SOCKS4	Elite	ABEILLE-AS : AS203500	8789 ms	24.6%

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 2,666 HTTP, 1,822 HTTPS, 2,260 SOCKS4, and 1,748 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33.1% 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.