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 8,611+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 39.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.41:4014	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6139 ms	20.9%
197.248.210.41:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	Safaricom Limited : AS37061	6139 ms	38.7%
202.47.185.162:8080	ID	South Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	6140 ms	18.0%
38.19.41.158:999	CO	Bogotá	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS270075	6142 ms	12.8%
45.74.31.47:16821	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6143 ms	24.2%
103.174.122.215:3128	ID	Sumedang	HTTP	Anonymous	— : AS147096	6144 ms	24.5%
103.1.50.117:3125	ID	Pandaan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	6145 ms	25.3%
103.147.250.233:82	IN	Prayagraj	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Prayag Broadband Pvt Ltd : AS139559	6148 ms	16.9%
201.7.31.55:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	High Speed : AS216472	6149 ms	25.6%
102.213.179.194:8081	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	NEXT THING NETWORKS Limited : AS329261	6150 ms	24.9%
37.131.164.48:59341	PL	Gorzow Wielkopolski	SOCKS4	Elite	PROVECTOR-AS : AS35745	6150 ms	14.3%
186.33.54.194:999	CO	Santa Marta	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	6152 ms	22.3%
103.48.71.142:84	US	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	6155 ms	8.5%
168.243.77.81:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTPS	Elite	CENTRIC MOBILITY (CEMO), S.R.L : AS271968	6155 ms	29.4%
38.224.164.192:999	MX	Agua Dulce	HTTPS	Elite	DANIEL RIVERA GONZALEZ : AS270128	6155 ms	22.4%
45.74.31.40:4723	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6155 ms	10.4%
45.74.31.41:10880	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6156 ms	31.5%
190.121.157.41:999	CO	Cúcuta	HTTP	Transparent	SOTICOM : AS27951	6156 ms	14.2%
45.74.31.41:5886	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6156 ms	30.0%
124.6.143.5:8080	PH	San Pedro	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	6157 ms	39.3%
218.91.230.253:1080	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	CHINATELECOM JIANGSU province NANTONG MAN network : AS131325	6158 ms	29.9%
177.234.217.88:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS52468	6159 ms	39.1%
45.74.31.47:10353	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6164 ms	9.3%
149.2.83.155:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	Telecable Dominicano S.A : AS272112	6165 ms	8.4%
103.185.43.242:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Awinet Global Mandiri : AS133360	6167 ms	25.7%
154.27.196.5:999	MX	Ciudad de Villa de Alvarez	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	MULTICARRIER JE S. DE R.L. DE C.V. : AS270207	6169 ms	25.1%
45.74.31.42:5255	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6170 ms	22.8%
181.40.18.42:999	PY	Asuncion	HTTPS	Elite	Telecel S.A. : AS23201	6170 ms	29.3%
167.250.50.53:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS263767	6170 ms	15.6%
38.156.76.112:999	CO	Corinto	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	INTERNET Y TELEVISION S.A.S. : AS274115	6170 ms	31.2%
45.74.31.41:5668	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6171 ms	33.2%
103.22.99.137:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	6171 ms	25.0%
85.237.62.189:3629	RU	Penza	SOCKS4	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	6173 ms	38.6%
177.234.210.47:999	EC	Quito	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS52468	6175 ms	15.4%
186.180.20.18:8080	CO	Bogotá	HTTP	Transparent	Colombia Móvil : AS13489	6175 ms	23.3%
45.74.31.41:4331	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6176 ms	35.3%
84.42.102.18:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	6177 ms	17.1%
103.124.137.68:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	6178 ms	14.9%
103.142.255.33:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT.CITRA BERDIKARI NUSANTARA : AS139381	6179 ms	15.1%
45.74.31.42:12859	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6179 ms	20.0%
187.190.114.57:999	MX	Limón Chiquito	HTTP	Transparent	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A.P.I. DE C.V : AS22884	6179 ms	9.2%
111.125.242.34:1111	IN	Mumbai	HTTP	Transparent	Microscan Internet Limited : AS55352	6180 ms	7.1%
45.74.31.41:4179	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6185 ms	39.5%
103.122.64.156:8080	ID	Panaragan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trans Hybrid Communication : AS138064	6185 ms	28.5%
120.133.82.62:44047	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	6186 ms	16.4%
103.173.72.27:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Eyza Kausa Sinergi Abadi : AS147113	6187 ms	16.2%
43.252.106.147:8080	ID	Yogyakarta	HTTPS	Elite	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	6187 ms	26.3%
87.107.68.231:1081	IR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Access Service Provider : AS21341	6187 ms	23.7%
38.7.195.51:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Grupo ZGH SpA : AS263702	6187 ms	31.8%
101.255.209.93:8090	ID	Bogor	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS38511	6189 ms	21.5%

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 3,947 HTTP, 3,084 HTTPS, 862 SOCKS4, and 2,559 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 39.7% 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.