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
45.74.31.42:12736	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7961 ms	8.5%
144.124.251.24:10376	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	7963 ms	12.1%
109.166.207.162:3629	RO	Bucharest	SOCKS4	Elite	ASN-ORANGE-ROMANIA : AS8953	7968 ms	11.9%
103.66.12.225:8080	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	Alacriy Net System Service Private Limited : AS135758	7969 ms	29.0%
203.172.136.211:8080	TH	Sam Chuk	HTTPS	Elite	Ministry of Education - EMISC : AS23974	7969 ms	27.8%
45.74.31.47:5082	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7969 ms	11.2%
103.189.119.87:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Tekling Media Telematika : AS149883	7973 ms	30.2%
103.98.117.26:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. LISAR INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING : AS136820	7973 ms	28.6%
91.224.77.229:8090	RU	—	HTTPS	Elite	Telecom-MPK : AS44927	7973 ms	28.5%
104.251.93.21:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTPS	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	7974 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.40:6508	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7975 ms	27.0%
45.74.31.42:7873	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7976 ms	16.6%
45.74.31.42:10746	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7976 ms	8.4%
126.209.84.5:8082	PH	Cebu City	HTTPS	Elite	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	7978 ms	33.0%
45.174.108.141:999	MX	Santiago Tianguistenco de Galeana	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IPTVTEL COMUNICACIONES S DE RL DE CV : AS265574	7978 ms	36.2%
103.159.96.158:3127	ID	Kebomas	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jinde Grup Indonesia : AS141140	7984 ms	31.8%
45.74.31.42:9375	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7984 ms	7.6%
45.74.31.47:6674	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7985 ms	25.3%
45.74.31.41:5434	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7986 ms	28.4%
45.74.31.42:9012	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7989 ms	35.9%
213.244.95.175:8080	PS	Gaza	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PALTEL Autonomous System : AS12975	7990 ms	19.2%
45.74.31.41:4056	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	7992 ms	29.9%
103.169.138.27:8081	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Dinas Kominfo Kabupaten Rembang : AS142343	7993 ms	15.3%
45.74.31.42:14955	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7993 ms	29.9%
45.74.31.47:8842	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8000 ms	14.9%
103.172.42.105:1111	ID	Kabupaten Musi Banyuasin	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	8002 ms	31.5%
154.18.255.102:8080	ID	Karawang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	8005 ms	39.5%
45.74.31.40:7392	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8006 ms	15.0%
45.74.31.42:9267	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8007 ms	19.5%
45.74.31.42:15567	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8007 ms	17.9%
103.158.13.181:8080	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	8007 ms	38.0%
38.183.146.87:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	8007 ms	29.1%
45.74.31.41:5029	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8008 ms	38.2%
45.74.31.47:9308	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8013 ms	39.0%
45.74.31.42:9636	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8014 ms	7.4%
45.74.31.40:12881	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8017 ms	13.4%
45.74.31.42:7393	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8017 ms	10.7%
200.3.197.85:8080	BR	Santa Carmem	HTTPS	Elite	INACIO MIGUEL SCHERER : AS270457	8017 ms	14.0%
120.133.82.62:44073	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	8021 ms	16.4%
45.65.225.17:999	AR	Buenos Aires	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	INTERFLASH XD : AS266725	8023 ms	22.1%
45.74.31.42:9306	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8024 ms	31.2%
183.87.160.62:83	IN	Navi Mumbai	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	JPR Digital Pvt. Ltd. : AS132220	8025 ms	20.4%
45.74.31.42:8818	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8030 ms	15.8%
45.74.31.41:5301	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8032 ms	33.5%
45.74.31.46:4337	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8034 ms	35.0%
38.211.25.242:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	8035 ms	26.9%
45.74.31.42:4900	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8038 ms	12.1%
45.74.31.42:5149	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8039 ms	21.3%
1.0.171.213:8080	TH	Phuket	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	8042 ms	22.2%
160.25.222.159:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Telemedia Prima Nusantara : AS153087	8042 ms	31.9%

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.