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 8,323+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 39.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
126.209.17.234:8080	PH	Davao City	HTTP	Anonymous	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	7614 ms	18.0%
45.74.31.41:4896	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7616 ms	25.1%
202.58.66.89:5678	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Mamura Inter Media : AS141673	7617 ms	23.9%
45.74.31.47:5374	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7618 ms	30.1%
45.74.31.42:6054	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7619 ms	33.3%
139.255.94.123:39635	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Anonymous	Linknet ASN : AS9905	7619 ms	21.0%
45.74.31.47:10880	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7620 ms	25.7%
45.74.31.42:17305	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7622 ms	26.1%
45.74.31.42:16626	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7622 ms	12.9%
45.74.31.46:16620	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7623 ms	39.0%
200.114.81.219:8080	AR	Saladas	HTTP	Transparent	SIGOT ALEXIS RAUL (SPEED INTERNET) : AS273088	7624 ms	32.6%
177.52.221.117:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTPS	Elite	TELERY NETWORKS, S.R.L : AS271799	7625 ms	33.0%
45.74.31.42:9731	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7626 ms	26.8%
77.42.112.157:9050	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS4	Elite	HETZNER-DC : AS24940	7627 ms	17.2%
103.156.17.125:8818	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	RSTNET : AS141077	7627 ms	39.3%
45.74.31.42:13154	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7629 ms	27.6%
45.74.31.40:10354	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7631 ms	28.4%
45.74.31.41:4095	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7637 ms	30.9%
45.74.31.47:14606	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7640 ms	14.8%
36.92.60.234:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	7643 ms	18.0%
45.74.31.46:8383	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7645 ms	35.1%
45.74.31.42:13235	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7647 ms	7.2%
45.74.31.41:14235	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7650 ms	35.8%
45.74.31.41:14605	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7650 ms	33.1%
103.70.122.147:8080	ID	Kudus	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Menara Digital Salama : AS150980	7653 ms	30.5%
43.248.254.130:83	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Easy Net-Wifi : AS154269	7653 ms	29.4%
45.74.31.46:4579	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7655 ms	34.1%
24.152.58.98:999	CO	Piedecuesta	HTTPS	Elite	ATENEA TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A.S : AS267823	7656 ms	18.6%
45.74.31.41:4256	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7659 ms	18.4%
200.69.92.239:999	CO	Viterbo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	7660 ms	27.3%
103.147.134.133:8080	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	7661 ms	34.9%
170.244.0.179:4145	BR	Itaperuna	SOCKS4	Elite	Itanet Conecta Ltda : AS52699	7661 ms	28.8%
81.0.49.104:19775	ES	—	HTTPS	Elite	WWW Ibercom Net : AS15704	7661 ms	19.2%
45.74.31.42:16039	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7663 ms	21.3%
45.74.31.42:16823	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7666 ms	30.9%
45.74.31.42:13920	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7669 ms	17.9%
45.74.31.40:6961	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7671 ms	22.0%
45.74.31.42:12710	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7677 ms	19.2%
45.74.31.42:7915	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7684 ms	25.0%
45.74.31.47:6842	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7684 ms	23.4%
45.74.31.47:15344	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7686 ms	32.8%
160.238.185.192:999	PY	Santa Rita	HTTPS	Elite	FLYNET SRL : AS265728	7688 ms	39.2%
120.133.82.62:44158	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	7689 ms	15.2%
45.74.31.47:6924	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7689 ms	12.9%
45.74.31.42:10986	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7692 ms	12.6%
103.179.172.167:18888	VN	Dich Vong	SOCKS5	Elite	Ecofly Joint Stock Company : AS135905	7693 ms	31.3%
45.74.31.42:8320	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7697 ms	27.4%
38.19.43.107:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	7700 ms	37.7%
185.138.114.111:8080	IE	Limerick	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ENET-AS : AS207044	7701 ms	30.9%
45.74.31.47:5387	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7706 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 2,948 HTTP, 2,291 HTTPS, 778 SOCKS4, and 3,488 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 39.7% 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

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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.