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 9,401+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 36.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,401 proxies Updated 14 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.41:4548	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5842 ms	10.8%
45.74.31.40:5783	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5844 ms	19.7%
90.178.216.215:4153	CZ	Pilsen	SOCKS4	Elite	O2-CZECH-REPUBLIC : AS5610	5845 ms	22.4%
180.191.98.117:8080	PH	Makati City	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS4775	5848 ms	24.2%
181.209.78.75:999	AR	Daireaux	HTTP	Anonymous	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	5852 ms	13.9%
45.74.31.40:8103	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5855 ms	10.9%
128.0.7.11:8080	SY	Jarābulus	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS216472	5855 ms	16.7%
45.74.31.46:12237	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5856 ms	13.1%
45.74.31.42:10204	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5856 ms	18.9%
103.172.23.90:1080	ID	Batang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Tujuhlangit Lintas Nusantara : AS147127	5856 ms	26.4%
116.254.113.84:8080	ID	Semarang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Sarana Data : AS55666	5858 ms	15.9%
151.237.84.9:8080	BG	Kardzhali	HTTPS	Elite	NETRONIX : AS48233	5859 ms	23.8%
209.14.113.2:999	CO	—	HTTP	Transparent	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	5859 ms	20.0%
45.4.192.225:8080	BR	Brasilia	HTTPS	Elite	Orbitel Telecomunicacoes e Informatica Ltda : AS266087	5859 ms	29.0%
190.109.1.58:8080	CO	Bogotá	HTTP	Transparent	Lazus Medellin : AS262191	5862 ms	21.5%
45.74.31.41:4059	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5862 ms	34.5%
160.19.16.101:8181	ID	Tanjungbalai	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Balai Nusa : AS152073	5863 ms	27.8%
41.128.72.138:1976	EG	Cairo	HTTP	Transparent	LINKdotNET AS number : AS24863	5863 ms	14.4%
160.22.195.228:1088	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Aiira Media Solution : AS152826	5865 ms	17.8%
103.157.79.147:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Super Media Indonesia : AS141114	5866 ms	11.5%
103.74.144.57:80	IN	New Delhi	HTTP	Transparent	ANJANI BROADBAND SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD. : AS58965	5869 ms	11.7%
187.245.202.15:999	MX	San Juan Bautista Tuxtla	HTTP	Transparent	Mega Cable, S.A. de C.V. : AS13999	5869 ms	19.9%
139.255.74.124:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	Linknet ASN : AS9905	5870 ms	20.4%
45.74.31.47:8850	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5872 ms	25.7%
118.179.84.131:81	BD	Barishal	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Dhakacom Limited : AS23956	5872 ms	23.4%
109.224.22.35:51372	IQ	—	SOCKS4	Elite	HulumTele : AS203214	5872 ms	17.8%
163.223.112.42:8080	ID	Boyolali	HTTPS	Elite	PT Tekno Indo Jaya : AS153729	5872 ms	32.0%
179.43.10.233:8874	BR	Bertolinia	HTTPS	Elite	VOEX TELECOM LTDA : AS270859	5872 ms	35.4%
45.74.31.46:22282	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5873 ms	10.4%
58.33.109.114:2021	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Anonymous	China Telecom (Group) : AS4812	5873 ms	27.1%
45.74.31.46:6588	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5874 ms	20.7%
186.10.150.185:8080	CL	Santiago	HTTP	Transparent	Entel Chile S.A : AS27651	5875 ms	32.2%
125.209.110.83:39617	PK	Karachi	HTTPS	Elite	Multinet Broadband : AS9260	5876 ms	26.7%
167.249.28.73:999	CL	Puente Alto	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS64139	5877 ms	29.5%
45.74.31.42:8139	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5877 ms	14.8%
45.74.31.47:7424	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5877 ms	12.8%
103.205.82.246:8080	ID	Magetan	HTTP	Transparent	Pemerintah Kabupaten Magetan : AS134641	5878 ms	26.4%
45.74.31.47:6880	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5878 ms	13.8%
119.18.147.179:96	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Broad Band Telecom Services Ltd : AS45326	5879 ms	25.8%
38.156.23.26:999	DO	Puerto Plata	HTTP	Transparent	Peniel Wilfi S.R.L : AS64134	5879 ms	10.4%
103.145.129.43:8083	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9341	5880 ms	14.5%
45.71.186.214:999	EC	Loja	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	5882 ms	35.9%
45.74.31.40:6311	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5883 ms	31.9%
45.74.31.41:10454	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5884 ms	35.9%
103.229.185.154:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT INDONESIA COMNETS PLUS : AS9341	5884 ms	18.2%
103.72.89.22:8097	ID	Gorontalo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Insolikh Jaringan Multimedia : AS150235	5885 ms	27.3%
131.221.42.1:4040	CO	Yopal	HTTPS	Elite	CABLE & TV YOPAL S.A.S (INTERNET INALAMBRICO) : AS272992	5886 ms	11.5%
38.58.191.29:999	VE	Pueblo Nuevo	HTTPS	Elite	NAVEGANTE NETWORK, C.A. : AS273837	5887 ms	33.9%
45.74.31.41:4521	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5887 ms	15.4%
45.74.31.40:7537	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5888 ms	15.2%

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 3,682 HTTP, 3,010 HTTPS, 854 SOCKS4, and 3,606 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 36.7% 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

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.