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.

Total 8,323 proxies Updated 8 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.42:14529	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7881 ms	23.0%
181.143.42.138:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	7882 ms	25.2%
45.74.31.47:13916	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7882 ms	27.1%
36.50.56.211:8818	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Andromega Data Nusantara : AS152029	7883 ms	11.3%
45.74.31.46:7043	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7888 ms	34.0%
45.74.31.47:9002	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7888 ms	39.4%
103.180.119.182:8082	ID	Maduran	HTTPS	Elite	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	7891 ms	27.6%
177.53.155.24:999	PE	Lima	HTTPS	Elite	MORENO YANOC NEMIAS BERNARDO : AS270007	7892 ms	22.0%
138.117.85.217:999	CO	Pitalito	HTTPS	Elite	SINERGY SOLUCIONES INTEGRALES : AS265688	7897 ms	27.5%
211.22.151.163:60808	TW	Taichung	HTTPS	Elite	Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. : AS3462	7898 ms	12.4%
45.74.31.40:9480	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7898 ms	10.3%
45.74.31.42:4366	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7901 ms	23.3%
204.186.254.106:8080	US	Bethlehem	HTTP	Transparent	PenTeleData Inc. : AS3737	7904 ms	24.1%
45.74.31.47:6469	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7905 ms	8.3%
103.250.128.18:8082	ID	Purwakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Asri Global Investama : AS151546	7906 ms	35.7%
35.199.93.247:90	BR	Sao Paulo	HTTP	Elite	Google Cloud (southamerica-east1) : AS396982	7907 ms	14.9%
45.74.31.40:5804	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7912 ms	13.3%
45.74.31.47:11549	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7913 ms	15.6%
115.147.32.198:8082	PH	Manila	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	7913 ms	20.2%
45.74.31.42:13855	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7913 ms	9.4%
154.73.29.205:8080	LY	—	HTTPS	Elite	LTT Autonomous System, Tripoli Libya : AS21003	7914 ms	15.9%
8.140.105.75:8009	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	7915 ms	18.0%
193.33.157.134:8080	NL	Alphen aan den Rijn	HTTPS	Elite	Enflow : AS209626	7918 ms	37.7%
38.46.214.193:1080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	7919 ms	30.7%
45.74.31.40:5264	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7919 ms	5.2%
45.74.31.40:26562	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7922 ms	30.6%
103.140.25.230:8080	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Hello IT : AS139227	7925 ms	38.9%
45.74.31.42:10689	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7927 ms	24.6%
45.74.31.42:9792	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7932 ms	13.8%
45.74.31.41:14116	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7933 ms	29.6%
120.133.82.62:44166	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	7934 ms	17.6%
45.74.31.42:8940	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7935 ms	34.3%
45.225.204.53:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTPS	Elite	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	7941 ms	16.7%
89.213.106.25:999	MX	Dolores Hidalgo	HTTPS	Elite	WIFIMAX CONNECTION S.A.S DE C.V : AS270176	7944 ms	35.8%
45.74.31.40:9384	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7944 ms	30.3%
36.95.245.7:8090	ID	South Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	7945 ms	25.8%
185.82.99.101:92	LB	Baalbek	HTTPS	Elite	net360 : AS42183	7949 ms	19.1%
45.74.31.47:4492	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7949 ms	16.7%
79.106.108.147:8079	AL	Tepelene	HTTP	Transparent	ONEALBANIA-AS : AS42313	7949 ms	24.3%
91.218.244.153:8989	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	ORG-LVA15-AS : AS50867	7950 ms	22.6%
201.49.196.225:7171	BR	Presidente Prudente	HTTPS	Elite	VERO S.A : AS28287	7951 ms	31.8%
45.74.31.41:5828	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7952 ms	28.9%
45.74.31.47:9414	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7954 ms	27.7%
45.74.31.47:6981	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7956 ms	13.6%
45.74.31.47:6935	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7957 ms	6.9%
203.175.103.39:3125	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Mitra Kita Brilian : AS152014	7957 ms	28.2%
38.7.206.186:999	CL	Santiago	HTTPS	Elite	GRUPO ZGH SPA : AS263702	7957 ms	24.1%
45.232.77.153:9292	BR	Buritama	HTTPS	Elite	D. A. F. BANSI & CIA LTDA : AS267252	7957 ms	34.7%
45.74.31.41:6527	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7959 ms	35.2%
45.74.31.41:9147	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7960 ms	39.0%

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.