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 6,653+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 42% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 6,653 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.41:6416	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13710 ms	28.5%
61.29.96.146:80	AU	Albury	HTTP	Anonymous	AAPT Limited : AS2764	13739 ms	29.7%
120.133.82.62:44004	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	13751 ms	13.2%
120.133.82.62:44119	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	13754 ms	22.8%
62.210.189.192:16256	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	Scaleway Dedibox : AS12876	13759 ms	24.6%
45.74.31.40:6502	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13794 ms	25.7%
163.61.55.23:7777	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP	Anonymous	PT INFINITY GLOBAL DATA NUSANTARA : AS153582	13855 ms	22.0%
103.41.97.225:84	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Anonymous	Pioneer Elabs Ltd. : AS150008	13874 ms	21.2%
134.249.86.47:8080	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Transparent	KSNET-AS : AS15895	13880 ms	26.7%
156.230.176.245:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	13880 ms	37.1%
45.74.31.40:9184	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	13892 ms	32.7%
45.74.31.46:4348	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13907 ms	20.0%
125.25.167.132:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Anonymous	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	13923 ms	27.3%
38.137.236.53:999	VE	Guarenas	HTTP	Anonymous	TELECOMUNICACIONES RHJ, C. A. : AS269928	13927 ms	21.7%
87.120.187.129:9050	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Play2go International Limited : AS215439	13930 ms	12.0%
103.124.199.116:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP	Anonymous	PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI : AS138096	13931 ms	21.4%
120.133.82.62:44017	CN	Shijiazhuang	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	14066 ms	19.3%
79.143.176.216:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	14070 ms	26.4%
45.74.31.46:4432	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14090 ms	15.4%
103.93.193.141:58080	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Juweriyah Networks Private Limited : AS138296	14103 ms	23.6%
45.74.31.41:9985	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14106 ms	37.0%
45.74.31.42:6761	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	14180 ms	32.9%
103.179.252.229:1111	ID	Sawangan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Pusaka Kreasi Mandiri : AS149350	14223 ms	32.7%
120.133.82.62:44192	CN	Nanning	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	14244 ms	17.2%
120.133.82.62:44128	CN	Wenzhou	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	14306 ms	16.3%
45.74.31.40:7827	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	14365 ms	27.2%
45.74.31.47:6607	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	14388 ms	16.7%
103.155.167.149:8181	ID	Cileungsir	HTTP	Transparent	PT Network Lintas Fiberindo : AS141064	14415 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.40:12505	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14425 ms	30.4%
103.135.227.91:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Trans Indonesia Superkoridor : AS138871	14439 ms	11.7%
120.133.82.62:44163	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	14472 ms	13.1%
165.99.239.92:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT MERDEKA TELEKOMUNIKASI CENTER : AS153968	14481 ms	30.5%
193.24.30.50:37777	UA	Kharkiv	HTTP	Transparent	UKRTEKHSTROY-AS : AS31187	14493 ms	32.0%
43.230.129.230:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. Media Antar Nusa : AS23679	14522 ms	30.1%
45.74.31.41:10280	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14598 ms	24.2%
45.74.31.42:17050	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14601 ms	24.3%
157.15.63.126:8080	ID	Malang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Anugerah Media Data Nusantara : AS152373	14617 ms	28.2%
120.133.82.62:44054	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	14696 ms	21.9%
103.156.74.36:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	14699 ms	36.6%
117.102.86.146:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	14699 ms	32.9%
103.148.178.10:80	BD	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Bandhon Enterprise : AS140216	14713 ms	27.1%
45.74.31.41:6122	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14732 ms	38.8%
23.247.128.4:9005	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	IDC SPACE INC : AS138152	14820 ms	24.5%
103.74.144.57:80	IN	New Delhi	HTTP	Transparent	ANJANI BROADBAND SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD. : AS58965	14880 ms	11.7%
38.210.179.33:999	MX	Zimapan	HTTP	Transparent	Jair Lozano : AS272405	14924 ms	38.9%
45.74.31.41:5981	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14939 ms	26.7%
103.251.232.65:8090	BD	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Virtual American Companies (BD) Limited : AS133034	14987 ms	22.0%
179.49.113.225:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTP	Transparent	ASOCIACION DE SERVICIO DE INTERNET S. DE RL. : AS262234	15070 ms	26.9%
45.74.31.40:16483	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15094 ms	18.1%
45.74.31.47:6335	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15119 ms	16.2%

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 2,558 HTTP, 1,646 HTTPS, 720 SOCKS4, and 2,548 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 42% 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.