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 8,169+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,169 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.25:14779	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9079 ms	11.4%
38.183.144.94:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	9081 ms	28.3%
45.74.31.30:9017	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9082 ms	24.6%
178.217.99.33:3129	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	VDSINA-AS : AS48282	9082 ms	27.2%
51.38.230.146:80	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	9083 ms	20.4%
103.122.64.222:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Jinom Network Indonesia : AS138064	9086 ms	22.5%
49.0.27.167:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	9093 ms	25.2%
174.138.165.211:38616	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9095 ms	21.0%
103.40.156.44:3128	BD	Bhatara	HTTPS	Elite	Signature International : AS150434	9096 ms	11.2%
120.133.82.62:44068	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	9096 ms	27.8%
174.138.165.211:36010	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9097 ms	5.9%
45.74.31.23:8633	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9097 ms	32.6%
49.156.44.116:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	WiCAM Corporation Ltd. : AS24492	9099 ms	36.3%
103.136.82.252:83	IN	Ranchi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Protoact Digital Network Pvt. Ltd. : AS137678	9100 ms	18.0%
185.191.106.41:8081	IT	Milan	HTTP	Transparent	HALSERVICE : AS44092	9108 ms	24.6%
203.2.151.21:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT BARAYA BARENG SADULUR : AS142043	9110 ms	26.0%
174.138.165.213:30741	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9111 ms	9.6%
103.174.122.102:3128	ID	Sumedang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jaya Sejahtra Nugraha : AS147096	9113 ms	18.8%
2.27.47.146:3128	FI	Helsinki	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	u1host Finland : AS213877	9113 ms	37.8%
47.239.140.6:443	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Anonymous	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	9114 ms	32.4%
45.74.31.30:8924	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9114 ms	24.9%
45.189.252.49:999	MX	Alvarado	HTTPS	Elite	TRACERED SA DE CV : AS265613	9122 ms	20.2%
181.225.75.99:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTPS	Elite	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	9123 ms	35.9%
160.250.73.234:8087	PH	Tumauini	HTTPS	Elite	KEITH.NET INCORPORATED : AS142285	9136 ms	18.3%
103.171.232.9:8080	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	TS Network : AS146946	9137 ms	16.4%
185.144.96.138:8081	SK	Sastin-Straze	HTTPS	Elite	EHS : AS201890	9140 ms	21.7%
45.182.22.249:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTPS	Elite	MULTICABLE DE HONDURAS : AS263725	9141 ms	13.3%
45.74.31.30:5343	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9141 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.42:6210	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9142 ms	32.1%
47.250.11.111:18080	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - MY : AS45102	9142 ms	1.0%
138.84.64.68:8082	PH	Makati City	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9144 ms	23.7%
45.74.31.23:4147	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9146 ms	37.8%
121.101.131.244:8080	ID	Karanggayam	HTTPS	Elite	PT SELARAS CITRA TERABIT : AS131706	9154 ms	26.0%
41.203.76.166:8080	NG	Lagos	HTTPS	Elite	Globacom Limited : AS37148	9156 ms	22.7%
103.132.54.242:8182	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. ADEAKSA INDO JAYATAMA : AS138123	9158 ms	35.0%
103.48.71.50:83	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	9162 ms	14.8%
174.138.165.213:35155	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9166 ms	14.1%
103.239.253.66:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTPS	Elite	Systems Solutions & development Technologies Limited : AS63526	9169 ms	21.7%
45.74.31.25:12960	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9169 ms	20.1%
103.170.100.98:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Subnet Data Nusantara : AS142364	9171 ms	14.5%
45.74.31.30:6779	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9175 ms	29.9%
45.74.31.42:4219	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9175 ms	23.6%
103.60.88.67:3125	ID	Tuban	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Evolution Karya Lintas Data : AS151572	9180 ms	11.1%
38.210.179.4:999	MX	Zimapan	HTTPS	Elite	Jair Lozano : AS272405	9182 ms	36.1%
101.255.120.77:8085	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	9189 ms	32.6%
46.249.124.244:1390	IR	Kerman	HTTPS	Elite	Didehabnnet : AS201150	9191 ms	34.0%
103.220.23.113:8080	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT Gayatri Lintas Nusantara : AS141607	9193 ms	23.4%
45.74.31.23:5237	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9200 ms	30.1%
202.29.215.78:8080	TH	Sai Buri	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Office of Info.Tech. Admin. Educational Development : AS4621	9200 ms	14.0%
174.138.165.211:36141	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9203 ms	9.2%

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 3,581 HTTP, 2,398 HTTPS, 689 SOCKS4, and 2,613 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.