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 7,826+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
178.217.12.232:6669	RS	Mladenovac	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	G-NET : AS51002	1718 ms	42.0%
103.88.234.239:40005	MX	Mexico City	SOCKS4	Elite	Latitude.sh : AS396356	1718 ms	76.4%
185.238.238.29:58080	PL	Przeworno	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	RDNET-AS : AS207221	1727 ms	58.2%
160.22.217.93:8082	ID	Malang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Lintas Media Solusindo : AS152841	1729 ms	53.6%
107.172.232.2:7890	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	CloudIT Assets : AS36352	1730 ms	97.6%
174.77.111.196:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1735 ms	99.4%
101.255.105.222:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	1737 ms	41.7%
49.146.57.238:8082	PH	Koronadal	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	1743 ms	57.1%
39.106.165.196:8080	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	1749 ms	94.9%
103.67.80.153:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Komunikasi Profesional Indonesia : AS152001	1753 ms	44.1%
116.101.14.169:1083	VN	Ngo Quyen Ward	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	1755 ms	97.5%
123.121.132.32:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1758 ms	80.7%
37.110.147.13:80	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	OJSC "National Cable Networks" : AS42610	1764 ms	81.4%
13.55.46.35:1080	AU	Sydney	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	1765 ms	100.0%
123.121.208.55:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1772 ms	82.0%
143.20.37.184:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Freakhosting LTD : AS215703	1772 ms	58.8%
202.47.67.192:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Putra Lebak Banten : AS139972	1780 ms	47.8%
181.209.39.90:999	AR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	1787 ms	92.7%
122.52.157.170:8082	PH	Baroy	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	1789 ms	51.4%
193.33.157.19:8080	NL	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Enflow : AS209626	1793 ms	40.5%
103.188.168.173:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS149725	1795 ms	46.8%
45.74.31.41:6237	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1797 ms	40.7%
103.153.190.42:8080	ID	Jember	HTTPS	Elite	PT Wahyu Adidaya Network : AS140469	1798 ms	43.1%
202.61.225.20:3128	DE	Nuremberg	HTTPS	Elite	netcup GmbH : AS197540	1798 ms	99.6%
43.156.84.41:10808	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing : AS132203	1798 ms	81.9%
125.25.167.176:80	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	1800 ms	50.0%
178.238.225.233:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	1801 ms	100.0%
49.151.190.170:8080	PH	Clark Freeport Zone	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	1803 ms	43.8%
38.194.245.230:3128	MX	Tlacolula de Matamoros	HTTPS	Transparent	IENTC S de RL de CV : AS28458	1803 ms	100.0%
123.112.162.30:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1807 ms	86.9%
39.106.165.196:1080	CN	Beijing	SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	1807 ms	83.9%
123.121.123.207:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1822 ms	66.2%
123.121.122.28:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1824 ms	71.3%
38.188.201.10:999	VE	Valera	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	SPEEDNET, C.A : AS273007	1827 ms	44.5%
141.95.95.223:1080	DE	Limburg an der Lahn	SOCKS4	Elite	OVH GmbH : AS16276	1832 ms	100.0%
77.238.79.111:5678	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	FIBER1BG : AS39135	1834 ms	69.0%
36.111.205.203:6666	CN	Shanghai	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	No.293,Wanbao Avenue : AS63835	1835 ms	58.6%
202.8.29.91:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Multi Media Access, PT : AS45724	1836 ms	44.0%
201.4.69.123:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	net-High-Speed	1851 ms	45.6%
45.74.31.41:5520	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1852 ms	45.6%
123.121.124.90:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1853 ms	88.4%
159.223.41.216:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1853 ms	59.3%
103.189.249.152:1111	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Berkah Media Kusuma Vision : AS149888	1856 ms	50.4%
8.138.217.152:21001	CN	Guangzhou	HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	1857 ms	97.4%
212.77.75.25:1088	IT	Empoli	SOCKS5	Elite	LEONET-AS-IT : AS15691	1858 ms	92.7%
159.65.129.62:8081	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1861 ms	60.1%
128.199.121.61:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1863 ms	61.1%
116.101.14.169:1090	VN	Ngo Quyen Ward	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	1865 ms	88.8%
202.5.50.151:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Broad Band Telecom Services Ltd : AS45326	1866 ms	51.5%
185.87.253.202:3128	TR	Istanbul	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	NiobeBilisimHizmetleri : AS42868	1868 ms	67.6%

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 3,093 HTTP, 2,458 HTTPS, 793 SOCKS4, and 2,888 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.2% 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.