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.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.40:6175	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2046 ms	10.8%
45.74.31.40:9353	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2046 ms	16.4%
45.114.60.178:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Clodo Cloud Service CO. L.L.C : AS216154	2052 ms	22.3%
77.34.77.154:1080	RU	Vladivostok	SOCKS5	Elite	POL Pppoe : AS12389	2057 ms	17.5%
212.39.114.139:5678	BA	Mostar	SOCKS4	Elite	Htnet : AS20875	2065 ms	23.8%
190.14.5.164:5678	GT	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Navega.com S.A. : AS26617	2066 ms	28.0%
193.105.62.11:58973	UA	Polonne	SOCKS4	Elite	PE Brunarsky Andrey Romanovich : AS196906	2080 ms	22.1%
45.74.31.40:4799	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2080 ms	11.5%
45.74.31.46:4987	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2083 ms	28.3%
182.253.181.10:8080	ID	Yogyakarta	HTTP	Transparent	BIZNET : AS38060	2091 ms	22.6%
45.74.31.47:9393	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2093 ms	26.3%
45.74.31.47:5156	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2095 ms	2.7%
103.76.190.37:31756	IN	Vellore	SOCKS4	Elite	Alacriy Net System Service Private Limited : AS135758	2099 ms	29.7%
45.194.41.70:8080	SC	Victoria	HTTP	Elite	REAL TIME DATA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED	2105 ms	34.2%
1.20.101.31:8080	TH	Pattaya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	2107 ms	24.2%
34.106.88.54:443	US	Salt Lake City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	2113 ms	17.5%
45.74.31.47:16047	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2114 ms	8.3%
221.176.85.231:1080	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	China Mobile : AS9808	2116 ms	7.6%
103.255.243.9:8080	ID	Yogyakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Media Sarana Data : AS55666	2118 ms	18.9%
203.143.18.125:8080	LK	Rajagiriya	HTTP	Transparent	Lanka Communication Services (Pvt) Ltd. : AS5087	2119 ms	38.1%
45.74.31.40:14841	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2119 ms	23.5%
45.74.31.40:9438	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2125 ms	6.7%
93.118.135.176:1080	IR	Tehran	SOCKS4	Elite	TCI : AS58224	2125 ms	18.0%
193.43.104.16:1080	DE	Limburg	SOCKS4	Elite	BlueVPS OU : AS62005	2132 ms	28.2%
110.77.149.227:4153	TH	Krathum Baen	SOCKS4	Elite	National Telecom Public Company Limited : AS131090	2135 ms	26.6%
185.132.1.221:4145	UA	Odesa	SOCKS4	Elite	Miratel Ltd : AS203447	2138 ms	23.8%
103.175.80.54:21080	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Panglima Kamayo Media : AS149704	2146 ms	19.2%
213.131.85.30:1981	EG	Cairo	HTTP	Transparent	LINKdotNET AS number : AS24863	2147 ms	32.8%
200.3.197.49:8080	BR	Santa Carmem	HTTP	Transparent	INACIO MIGUEL SCHERER : AS270457	2148 ms	21.1%
185.190.90.2:4145	AL	Durrës	SOCKS4	Elite	Lightnet Sh.p.k : AS212637	2154 ms	22.5%
203.205.49.2:10121	VN	Mai Dich	HTTP	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2167 ms	11.2%
103.175.127.230:60606	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Innovative Online Ltd. : AS38562	2171 ms	35.6%
45.74.31.47:13336	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2174 ms	19.5%
203.205.49.2:10141	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTPS	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2182 ms	12.2%
45.74.31.42:15639	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2182 ms	28.4%
45.74.31.47:7267	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2187 ms	14.3%
45.74.31.40:14097	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2188 ms	9.7%
190.182.137.250:1085	AR	Miguel Riglos	SOCKS4	Elite	Red Intercable Digital S.A. : AS27983	2196 ms	33.5%
39.107.58.214:7818	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	2197 ms	17.6%
45.74.31.41:6869	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2199 ms	22.0%
45.74.31.42:24883	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2203 ms	1.3%
143.105.96.149:1080	AR	Buenos Aires	SOCKS4	Elite	Space Exploration Technologies Corporation : AS14593	2207 ms	38.9%
170.238.239.71:60606	CO	Buenaventura	SOCKS4	Elite	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	2210 ms	26.0%
193.106.57.96:5678	UA	Kyiv	SOCKS4	Elite	PE "Magic-line" : AS42510	2210 ms	25.7%
118.113.246.72:1080	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Chinanet : AS4134	2212 ms	2.1%
43.241.247.43:8080	ID	Berangan	HTTPS	Elite	PT Mega Cipta Netindo : AS152087	2220 ms	34.0%
45.74.31.41:7022	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2224 ms	21.2%
45.74.31.46:6337	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2229 ms	12.8%
192.203.0.78:999	PR	Las Piedras	HTTPS	Elite	BOOM NET : AS63393	2236 ms	23.9%
112.198.200.44:8082	PH	Nasugbu	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	2241 ms	30.8%

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.

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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.