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 7,288+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 41.1% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.229.17.145:999	EC	Vinces	HTTP	Transparent	TURBONET S.A. : AS271967	9553 ms	20.9%
103.31.235.102:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	9556 ms	26.1%
45.74.31.42:11620	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9565 ms	24.3%
104.194.132.112:9054	US	Las Vegas	SOCKS5	Elite	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	9565 ms	25.7%
45.74.31.40:6459	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9566 ms	11.5%
45.74.31.40:5241	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9567 ms	35.4%
45.74.31.42:15404	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9572 ms	18.1%
45.74.31.47:10122	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9581 ms	39.7%
103.103.115.11:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Handayani Fiber Media : AS150467	9601 ms	30.2%
103.176.96.222:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	9603 ms	35.0%
45.74.31.42:8945	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9610 ms	23.2%
186.246.14.108:9151	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS57494	9616 ms	33.5%
45.74.31.42:11042	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9618 ms	24.5%
45.74.31.40:6297	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9621 ms	29.3%
103.172.42.37:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	9623 ms	36.3%
45.74.31.41:7899	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9624 ms	16.5%
45.74.31.42:8358	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9630 ms	14.9%
45.74.31.40:5473	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9630 ms	9.6%
45.74.31.40:13514	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9632 ms	35.4%
103.162.54.18:8181	ID	Indramayu	HTTP	Transparent	PT Pratama Asia Globalindo : AS141645	9632 ms	40.0%
222.127.68.126:8080	PH	Lahug	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9640 ms	27.8%
45.74.31.42:12529	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9641 ms	19.7%
46.10.209.230:8080	BG	Sofia	HTTPS	Elite	BULGARIA : AS8866	9641 ms	17.9%
62.210.189.192:16894	FR	Paris	HTTPS	Elite	Scaleway Dedibox : AS12876	9642 ms	29.4%
45.74.31.47:7291	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9642 ms	22.8%
103.81.255.141:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Nusa Jaya Prasetyo : AS150553	9643 ms	33.4%
45.74.31.46:4428	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9649 ms	15.0%
103.172.14.3:5452	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Web Solution : AS136428	9659 ms	24.6%
45.74.31.46:7912	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9660 ms	34.4%
45.74.31.41:5411	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9661 ms	23.9%
103.135.70.9:8080	IN	Amreli	HTTPS	Elite	Acushnet Communication Private Limited : AS138788	9662 ms	36.9%
5.181.178.86:8181	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	9662 ms	32.9%
163.47.25.10:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT STAR HOME INDONESIA : AS153555	9676 ms	37.8%
154.62.127.129:999	VE	Valencia	HTTP	Anonymous	PRINTER-NET-SERVICE, C.A. : AS269771	9677 ms	28.9%
157.15.144.102:1111	ID	Cilacap	HTTPS	Elite	PT. INDOTEK SOLUTION NETWORK : AS152376	9679 ms	21.1%
103.154.77.204:1111	ID	Sleman	HTTPS	Elite	PT Tonggak Teknologi Netikom : AS140481	9680 ms	23.1%
62.210.189.192:17350	FR	Paris	HTTPS	Elite	Scaleway Dedibox : AS12876	9680 ms	17.0%
172.86.72.37:3128	US	Dallas	HTTPS	Elite	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	9687 ms	30.8%
36.88.247.76:8081	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	9687 ms	36.0%
45.74.31.40:12756	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9692 ms	19.9%
38.51.207.91:999	VE	Maracaibo	HTTP	Transparent	TECNOVEN SERVICES CA : AS269730	9694 ms	13.9%
45.74.31.42:6794	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9694 ms	8.6%
45.74.31.46:5997	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9699 ms	31.7%
157.20.204.25:3125	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Berbaur Network Connected : AS152419	9708 ms	20.8%
45.74.31.41:6832	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9715 ms	25.5%
170.81.243.62:999	PE	Chiclayo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	INVENTA TELECOMUNICACIONES EIRL : AS269803	9717 ms	17.9%
49.0.26.151:80	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	9721 ms	35.2%
45.74.31.42:16963	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9722 ms	1.9%
45.228.233.78:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP	Anonymous	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9724 ms	32.1%
45.74.31.47:5385	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9724 ms	29.5%

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 2,950 HTTP, 2,083 HTTPS, 725 SOCKS4, and 2,648 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 41.1% 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.