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 6,203+ 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
45.77.246.231:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	16057 ms	26.4%
181.225.75.98:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	16168 ms	33.4%
129.80.80.197:9050	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-ashburn-1) : AS31898	16301 ms	31.4%
177.19.167.242:80	BR	Porto Alegre	HTTP	Elite	TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A : AS18881	16704 ms	33.7%
103.93.93.253:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jinde Grup Indonesia : AS141140	17093 ms	5.6%
103.49.166.193:82	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Nettvox Private Limited : AS150572	17272 ms	14.5%
187.19.128.76:3131	BR	Campina Grande	HTTP	Transparent	BRISANET SERVICOS DE TELECOMUNICACOES S.A : AS28126	17361 ms	33.8%
45.198.20.155:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	17403 ms	22.0%
178.214.80.12:1981	PS	—	HTTP	Transparent	Gemzo : AS51336	17456 ms	14.8%
43.229.254.221:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Media Antar Nusa : AS23679	17539 ms	20.8%
161.97.131.23:8899	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Anonymous	CONTABO : AS51167	17586 ms	33.9%
27.67.54.178:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Transparent	Viettel Group : AS7552	17730 ms	15.7%
134.199.204.161:3128	US	Douglasville	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	17794 ms	39.6%
103.157.79.147:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Super Media Indonesia : AS141114	17822 ms	8.1%
103.48.69.54:83	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	18027 ms	12.2%
200.106.236.142:8080	SV	—	HTTP	Elite	METRORED S.A. DE C.V. : AS23383	18058 ms	33.2%
103.247.82.194:8085	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Multimedia Data Sentra : AS151579	18133 ms	12.6%
101.128.94.203:3125	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Cyberindo Aditama : AS135478	18194 ms	8.0%
103.184.62.10:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT NKNET Data Media : AS149664	18230 ms	22.8%
4.233.138.204:8888	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	18475 ms	23.6%
66.42.59.208:10808	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	18489 ms	30.4%
160.22.22.123:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Sarana Digital Network : AS152802	18602 ms	8.3%
5.101.114.63:8880	EE	Johvi	HTTP	Anonymous	PAGM-AS : AS198068	18843 ms	31.8%
157.20.233.55:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Applewifi Selalu Lancar : AS152439	18961 ms	13.6%
68.168.222.151:3128	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Interserver, Inc : AS19318	19317 ms	33.5%
112.168.176.184:3128	KR	Suwon	HTTP	Transparent	Korea Telecom : AS4766	19437 ms	35.2%
217.177.33.53:3128	FI	Helsinki	HTTP	Transparent	VDSka hosting : AS50053	19475 ms	18.0%
59.153.83.186:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Asia Teknologi Solusi : AS56233	19491 ms	20.8%
103.7.106.28:3125	ID	Bireun	HTTP	Transparent	PT Bintang Elektronik Netindo : AS151599	19528 ms	11.7%
149.248.37.215:9000	US	Kent	HTTP	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	19727 ms	35.4%
192.46.230.254:3128	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	19928 ms	19.0%
103.95.23.226:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT HASIBUAN TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA : AS150557	19960 ms	20.4%
138.186.76.57:999	PE	—	HTTP	Transparent	EXA NETWORKS S.A.C. : AS270076	20081 ms	23.0%
103.153.63.10:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	20229 ms	8.9%
103.159.195.221:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Giga Digital Nusantara : AS141145	20322 ms	17.8%
103.49.228.202:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nasional Online : AS63868	20467 ms	12.4%
176.125.242.58:3128	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	AlexHost : AS200019	20477 ms	36.5%
75.109.189.86:8080	US	College Station	HTTP	Transparent	Suddenlink Communications : AS19108	20632 ms	18.6%
160.19.19.139:8097	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	20811 ms	23.9%
160.25.196.25:3125	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP	Transparent	PT Rnet Mitra Sentosa : AS153107	20900 ms	13.4%
54.37.74.255:3128	FR	—	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	20904 ms	35.4%
103.162.252.90:3125	ID	Pidie	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nuansa Online Mitrakom : AS141672	20939 ms	11.5%
91.107.150.6:8888	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Anonymous	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	21259 ms	27.6%
103.13.235.162:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Disafa Cahaya Utama : AS150232	21564 ms	16.7%
36.255.86.115:82	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Transparent	Gatik Business Solutions : AS132559	21599 ms	7.4%
57.128.159.156:21	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	21622 ms	39.2%
160.22.208.7:3125	ID	Purworejo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Intercon Fiber Optic : AS152829	21671 ms	12.1%
38.19.42.176:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	21771 ms	16.2%
91.207.75.98:3128	KZ	Almaty	HTTP	Transparent	HostLab : AS205431	21795 ms	38.1%
103.168.44.162:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT CYB Media Group : AS142307	21942 ms	8.7%

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 2,627 HTTP, 1,842 HTTPS, 2,442 SOCKS4, and 1,859 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

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.