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 9,363+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.6% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
89.23.108.58:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	5888 ms	32.9%
177.234.217.85:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	5890 ms	25.7%
38.253.85.3:999	DO	Maimon	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	WIMAS, S.R.L. : AS273048	5895 ms	23.8%
38.252.215.192:999	PE	Lima	HTTPS	Elite	TELDRA S.A.C. : AS274156	5899 ms	19.9%
36.95.245.81:5678	ID	South Tangerang	SOCKS4	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	5900 ms	36.5%
45.74.31.40:4670	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5901 ms	34.7%
45.74.31.46:5311	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5902 ms	7.9%
45.230.170.13:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Anonymous	SOLUCIONES DCN NETWORK C.A : AS266742	5904 ms	27.9%
175.184.236.12:1111	ID	Cikarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS152440	5906 ms	23.2%
45.74.31.47:4602	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5909 ms	18.2%
45.74.31.41:5090	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5911 ms	19.3%
45.74.31.47:12114	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5911 ms	39.3%
62.201.233.59:4145	IQ	—	SOCKS4	Elite	IQNETWORKS : AS44217	5912 ms	22.5%
181.114.230.2:8080	AR	Balcarce	HTTP	Transparent	CyberWave S.A. : AS52431	5913 ms	22.7%
103.154.119.45:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS131111	5913 ms	24.4%
45.74.31.47:5514	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5913 ms	35.5%
103.68.233.142:8097	ID	Ciampea	HTTPS	Elite	PT Oren Abadi Sakti : AS150541	5915 ms	29.6%
191.97.16.12:999	VE	—	HTTPS	Elite	INVERSIONES FRITZ 78 C.A.(WIFI SOLUTION) : AS264844	5915 ms	31.8%
185.89.156.2:44224	AL	Elbasan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ATU-AL-AS : AS198279	5916 ms	21.3%
223.206.53.181:8080	TH	Bang Lamung	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS45758	5916 ms	27.9%
45.74.31.40:5681	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5920 ms	39.4%
103.173.72.24:1111	ID	Randudongkal	HTTP	Transparent	PT Eyza Kausa Sinergi Abadi : AS147113	5920 ms	10.0%
45.74.31.40:4883	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5921 ms	22.9%
139.255.94.123:39635	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	Linknet ASN : AS9905	5923 ms	21.2%
45.74.31.40:11941	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5923 ms	5.3%
103.146.38.121:8086	ID	Karawang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	5927 ms	30.3%
120.133.82.62:44023	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	5927 ms	15.6%
103.245.110.198:1452	BD	Bhatara	HTTP	Elite	— : AS58800	5927 ms	13.6%
189.50.138.10:5678	BR	Presidente Prudente	SOCKS4	Elite	IFTNET Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS28330	5932 ms	35.0%
38.7.206.186:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP	Transparent	Grupo ZGH SpA : AS263702	5933 ms	16.5%
203.2.151.21:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT BARAYA BARENG SADULUR : AS142043	5934 ms	28.5%
45.74.31.40:7084	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5938 ms	21.8%
103.251.232.5:8090	BD	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Virtual American Companies (BD) Limited : AS133034	5939 ms	19.5%
45.74.31.40:8447	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5939 ms	23.7%
36.64.181.83:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	5940 ms	18.2%
45.74.31.47:10721	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5942 ms	12.4%
45.74.31.42:13251	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5942 ms	18.7%
103.103.8.222:8080	IN	Tambaram	HTTPS	Elite	F2h Networks Pvt Ltd : AS136708	5945 ms	35.3%
161.49.87.222:8095	PH	Pasig	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	5945 ms	29.0%
49.149.205.219:8082	PH	Davao City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	5947 ms	27.0%
103.152.238.39:1080	ID	Cikarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS140448	5948 ms	20.9%
154.62.127.162:999	VE	Valencia	HTTPS	Elite	PRINTER-NET-SERVICE, C.A. : AS269771	5948 ms	32.0%
163.61.187.34:1515	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Transparent	PT Timeplus Network Media : AS139693	5949 ms	31.7%
103.234.35.133:3128	ID	Jember	HTTPS	Elite	PT. EXABIT GROUP NETWORK : AS151521	5950 ms	29.4%
154.18.239.181:8085	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Anonymous	— : AS44259	5950 ms	23.3%
45.74.31.47:10603	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5952 ms	15.5%
103.66.62.177:8080	ID	Rantau Panjang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Sinar Jambi Baru Intermedia : AS139982	5954 ms	14.9%
201.165.164.22:999	MX	Solidaridad	HTTP	Transparent	Mega Cable, S.A. de C.V : AS13999	5955 ms	36.5%
27.147.161.10:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Link3 Technologies Limited : AS23688	5955 ms	36.5%
45.74.31.40:11237	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5956 ms	16.4%

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 3,640 HTTP, 2,913 HTTPS, 877 SOCKS4, and 3,662 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.6% 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

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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.