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 6,604+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 6,604 proxies Updated 10 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
57.128.159.156:21	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	25643 ms	39.2%
149.56.24.51:3128	CA	Montreal	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	25667 ms	35.5%
178.250.159.127:80	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	RU-JSCIOT : AS29182	25668 ms	37.8%
45.13.116.196:21537	FR	Mathay	HTTP	Elite	ABJP-SERVICES-SAS : AS47484	25990 ms	38.3%
144.31.52.77:3128	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	XORA-AS : AS215590	26012 ms	33.5%
103.36.11.105:3125	ID	Serang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Awinet Global Mandiri : AS133360	26196 ms	24.9%
91.238.104.175:8080	UA	—	HTTP	Transparent	BYTES-AS : AS50321	26357 ms	26.3%
213.183.53.115:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Anonymous	Happy Technologies LLC : AS50098	26432 ms	36.5%
172.232.105.94:3128	IN	Chennai	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	26561 ms	33.1%
103.7.106.28:3125	ID	Bireun	HTTP	Transparent	PT Bintang Elektronik Netindo : AS151599	26577 ms	11.7%
103.100.159.145:80	JP	—	HTTP	Elite	Cloudie Limited : AS55933	26934 ms	37.4%
115.248.66.131:3129	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Reliance Communications Limited : AS18101	27023 ms	18.9%
77.223.107.108:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	SELECTEL-MSK : AS50340	27749 ms	39.9%
103.172.18.38:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Klinik Digital Indonesia JNHOST : AS142382	27870 ms	8.2%
212.193.4.164:3128	CZ	—	HTTP	Transparent	CHSL-ONE : AS210546	28038 ms	36.7%
122.3.103.17:8082	PH	Pasig	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	29030 ms	16.6%
140.245.66.105:8081	KR	Chuncheon	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	29729 ms	39.4%
157.100.33.237:999	EC	Cuenca	HTTP	Transparent	Telconet S.A : AS27947	30000 ms	26.3%
144.24.128.145:3129	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	30382 ms	35.3%
188.166.118.246:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	30384 ms	39.3%
194.154.31.227:3128	GB	—	HTTP	Transparent	FORNEX-SE-AS : AS48040	30880 ms	39.8%
163.61.245.18:3125	ID	Makassar	HTTP	Transparent	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	31719 ms	8.4%
144.24.146.160:3128	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	31855 ms	33.3%
38.147.75.254:999	VE	Maracaibo	HTTP	Transparent	NAVEGANTE NETWORK, C.A. : AS273837	32609 ms	29.0%
144.217.89.217:8080	CA	Beauharnois	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	32903 ms	34.4%
103.46.4.65:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Akses Sentral Teknologi : AS150460	33184 ms	16.3%
75.119.140.151:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	34303 ms	35.3%
5.129.217.87:3128	RU	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	TWC-EU : AS210976	34608 ms	37.9%
45.77.185.216:443	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	34684 ms	40.0%
38.150.18.66:3125	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mms Digital Communication : AS153098	34740 ms	14.9%
103.169.188.158:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Sarana Media Cemerlang : AS142347	37952 ms	25.4%
149.248.37.215:9000	US	Kent	HTTP	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	38595 ms	35.4%
20.204.175.243:3128	IN	Pune	HTTP	Transparent	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	38878 ms	38.9%
103.27.76.80:443	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Anonymous	NetLab Global : AS979	38934 ms	39.4%
54.37.73.95:80	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	39183 ms	27.0%
47.110.42.192:9003	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP	Anonymous	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	41464 ms	22.5%
15.235.140.52:3128	SG	—	HTTP	Elite	OVH : AS16276	41491 ms	33.3%
103.11.133.221:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Capoeng Digital Nusantara : AS138829	43279 ms	5.7%
194.87.104.62:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	TimeWeb-AS : AS9123	45271 ms	38.3%
213.3.34.39:443	CH	Zurich	HTTP	Elite	Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd : AS3303	47165 ms	36.5%
195.86.215.2:3128	PH	Manila	HTTP	Anonymous	OCTOPUS WEB SOLUTION INC : AS984	49202 ms	32.8%
38.111.111.206:8090	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Elite	Solid Systems LLC : AS399275	51822 ms	35.1%
185.247.224.57:8118	RO	Bucharest	HTTP	Elite	FlokiNET : AS200651	58097 ms	19.5%
150.109.247.86:8890	KR	Seoul	HTTP	Elite	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	59028 ms	6.3%
51.255.149.173:3007	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	64731 ms	31.2%
34.162.66.109:443	US	Columbus	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	68775 ms	19.7%
51.254.167.233:3010	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	70309 ms	34.3%
51.255.131.164:3008	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	70834 ms	28.9%
51.255.149.173:3010	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	74212 ms	32.7%
51.255.131.164:3010	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	74916 ms	31.8%

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 2,914 HTTP, 2,127 HTTPS, 2,574 SOCKS4, and 1,937 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.8% 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.