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
196.15.149.177:8080	ZA	St Francis Bay	HTTP	—	Telkom SA Ltd. : AS5713	8798 ms	22.0%
186.227.119.91:8080	BR	Diamante do Sul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ORSSATTO TELECOM TELECOMUNICACOES - EIRELI : AS263002	8808 ms	23.9%
103.25.220.18:8085	PH	—	HTTP	—	IMJWANKLIK INTERNET COMMUNICATION SERVICES : AS146954	8813 ms	18.5%
159.195.67.82:32769	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS4	Elite	NETCUP-KVM : AS197540	8817 ms	17.1%
180.195.99.168:8081	PH	Kawit	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8819 ms	30.2%
38.46.214.177:8085	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	8821 ms	23.5%
103.36.10.67:999	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS133360	8855 ms	12.5%
8.211.42.167:1081	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8856 ms	7.4%
125.209.110.83:39617	PK	—	HTTP	Elite	Multinet Broadband : AS9260	8862 ms	17.9%
103.148.39.38:84	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Broadway Communication Pvt Ltd : AS139564	8880 ms	7.3%
103.88.239.122:82	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS139490	8892 ms	5.8%
200.201.134.184:8787	BR	Sao Paulo	HTTPS	Elite	Telium Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS11432	8895 ms	15.4%
103.145.34.133:1111	ID	Umbulan Tebingsuluh	HTTP	—	PT Lintas Data Multimedia : AS139449	8901 ms	13.5%
131.222.249.41:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	8901 ms	25.3%
103.167.170.70:1111	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Rajeg Media Telekomunikasi : AS141983	8905 ms	27.3%
45.74.31.30:15169	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS9009	8944 ms	37.8%
192.147.114.47:1111	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Asta Systelematika : AS154146	8976 ms	33.9%
45.188.125.235:9991	MX	Jalpa de Mendez	HTTP	—	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	8996 ms	28.0%
185.171.202.170:9150	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Dyjix : AS212815	9011 ms	15.5%
103.148.206.198:84	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Transparent	Willaegis Online Private Limited : AS133271	9030 ms	10.8%
119.93.119.191:8081	PH	Pasig	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9035 ms	13.6%
103.164.171.210:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	9046 ms	23.9%
31.76.10.157:8080	GB	—	HTTP	—	PLAY2GO-NET : AS215439	9063 ms	17.0%
91.107.243.254:9104	DE	Frankfurt Am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Hetzner Online AG : AS24940	9063 ms	31.8%
154.201.75.64:1011	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	cognetcloud INC : AS402506	9065 ms	8.9%
112.207.169.6:8082	PH	Paranaque City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9065 ms	24.1%
190.136.211.228:999	AR	Mendoza	HTTP	—	Patagonia Green S.A. : AS262187	9087 ms	16.0%
203.177.237.138:8080	PH	Iloilo City	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9099 ms	35.2%
83.238.167.189:9150	PL	Warsaw	SOCKS5	Elite	Netia Telekom SA : AS12741	9101 ms	18.3%
103.155.196.160:8181	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	9107 ms	37.9%
124.217.110.148:8082	PH	Manila	HTTP	—	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9108 ms	36.2%
115.147.16.205:5050	PH	Caloocan	HTTP	—	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9114 ms	19.1%
103.156.15.103:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	9124 ms	20.6%
158.160.159.18:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Yandex.Cloud LLC : AS200350	9135 ms	23.1%
217.177.44.80:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	VDSka hosting : AS50053	9141 ms	14.6%
179.49.237.12:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP	—	SITELCO SPA : AS271777	9147 ms	7.1%
173.249.37.45:5005	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	9153 ms	7.6%
31.135.214.17:8026	UZ	Tashkent	HTTP	Transparent	ISTV-AS : AS57016	9157 ms	18.3%
151.242.116.35:8080	AE	—	HTTP	—	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	9162 ms	18.3%
68.64.179.186:1080	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	LUCIDACLOUD LIMITED : AS139659	9162 ms	9.2%
38.75.82.214:999	DO	—	HTTP	—	ACOLME TECH, SRL : AS273217	9181 ms	10.9%
168.197.104.45:8080	BR	Guaratuba	HTTP	—	GTBA TELECOM LTDA ME : AS265477	9190 ms	17.7%
187.62.241.136:8080	BR	Rio de Janeiro	HTTPS	Elite	METROFLEX TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA : AS262663	9212 ms	8.0%
121.101.129.103:8080	ID	Karanggayam	HTTP	Transparent	PT SELARAS CITRA TERABIT : AS131706	9219 ms	21.5%
24.106.221.230:53281	US	Leland	HTTP	Elite	Charter Communications Inc : AS11426	9219 ms	9.6%
45.74.31.42:16982	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS9009	9240 ms	14.3%
103.61.16.9:8097	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Twins Data Pratama : AS150509	9245 ms	17.2%
157.15.122.57:3125	ID	Palangkaraya	HTTP	—	Nex+ : AS152397	9251 ms	9.3%
45.238.112.228:56789	BR	Fortaleza	HTTP	Transparent	LINK BARATO.COM TELECOMUNICACOES EIRELI : AS268331	9268 ms	14.6%
103.167.31.156:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	9268 ms	4.9%

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 2,666 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.