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 7,972+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 39.5% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 7,972 proxies Updated 13 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
190.109.72.33:33633	BR	Sao Geraldo do Araguaia	SOCKS4	Elite	RG.COM - INFORMATICA & COMUNICACAO LTDA - ME : AS264231	7635 ms	20.5%
45.74.31.47:12814	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7638 ms	23.0%
45.74.31.42:9079	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7639 ms	13.3%
160.19.19.100:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	7643 ms	35.1%
80.246.16.24:3128	RU	—	HTTPS	Elite	RU-SCX-AS : AS34434	7643 ms	36.0%
45.74.31.46:13591	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7643 ms	38.6%
45.74.31.42:12101	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7646 ms	17.7%
45.74.31.42:8290	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7654 ms	29.2%
45.74.31.40:15074	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7657 ms	16.7%
45.74.31.40:6264	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7658 ms	29.2%
45.74.31.42:8200	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7659 ms	36.7%
45.74.31.42:8737	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7661 ms	34.9%
38.145.218.142:3128	US	Redondo Beach	HTTP	Elite	Enzu Inc : AS18978	7663 ms	36.6%
45.74.31.40:9721	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7665 ms	15.1%
38.156.23.225:999	DO	Puerto Plata	HTTPS	Elite	VISNETWORK SRL : AS64134	7669 ms	13.6%
45.74.31.42:9254	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7670 ms	4.6%
113.23.157.45:1231	MY	Subang Jaya	HTTP	Transparent	Extreme Broadband : AS38182	7673 ms	20.7%
45.74.31.41:14235	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7676 ms	36.4%
45.74.31.41:6978	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7677 ms	23.8%
45.164.148.16:999	GT	Solola	HTTPS	Elite	JORGE MARIO, MENDOZA LUX (PUNTO-NET) : AS267713	7679 ms	28.8%
45.74.31.42:13237	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7680 ms	7.6%
45.74.31.41:5601	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7681 ms	29.3%
45.74.31.42:9945	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7681 ms	23.0%
103.234.35.166:8080	ID	Jember	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. EXABIT GROUP NETWORK : AS151521	7684 ms	31.8%
45.74.31.40:17102	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7684 ms	16.4%
45.74.31.47:11266	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7684 ms	36.6%
45.74.31.40:36305	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7687 ms	20.2%
45.74.31.47:7359	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7693 ms	18.1%
45.74.31.40:11671	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7695 ms	37.5%
38.49.142.174:999	MX	Juventino Rosas	HTTPS	Elite	IENTC S DE RL DE CV : AS28458	7696 ms	28.5%
182.253.204.196:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	BIZNET : AS38482	7697 ms	29.5%
45.74.31.42:4293	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7698 ms	21.5%
45.74.31.47:16076	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7700 ms	16.7%
45.74.31.42:9053	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7701 ms	9.8%
45.74.31.42:15183	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7706 ms	30.2%
139.255.94.123:39635	ID	Central Jakarta	HTTP	Elite	— : AS9905	7708 ms	5.8%
103.94.133.20:8080	ID	Serang	HTTPS	Elite	PT CITRA AKSES INDONUSA : AS136128	7709 ms	28.9%
45.74.31.40:7011	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7710 ms	36.8%
181.143.42.138:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Anonymous	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	7710 ms	25.3%
45.74.31.42:10405	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7710 ms	5.6%
38.172.131.202:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Anonymous	CONEX TV E.I.R.L. : AS273133	7711 ms	14.3%
181.209.111.147:999	AR	Victoria	HTTPS	Elite	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	7713 ms	24.8%
45.74.31.47:12426	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7715 ms	35.1%
45.74.31.47:7456	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7718 ms	23.6%
181.224.175.200:999	EC	Naranjal	HTTP	Transparent	MICARMITA S.A.S : AS273141	7724 ms	29.2%
45.74.31.40:5550	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7727 ms	8.3%
45.74.31.40:6211	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7728 ms	24.0%
45.74.31.46:7142	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7729 ms	20.2%
45.74.31.42:14646	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7731 ms	5.9%
45.74.31.41:4892	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7731 ms	23.8%

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 2,960 HTTP, 2,263 HTTPS, 783 SOCKS4, and 3,174 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 39.5% 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.