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.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.160.216.102:8080	IN	Tirupur	HTTP	Transparent	Uteleservices : AS141509	9376 ms	24.7%
45.74.31.25:8888	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9381 ms	19.2%
45.77.246.231:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Anonymous	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	9381 ms	34.0%
174.138.165.211:32944	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9384 ms	0.9%
174.138.165.214:33396	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9387 ms	13.3%
160.25.222.41:7979	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Telemedia Prima Nusantara : AS153087	9390 ms	29.0%
103.1.50.44:3125	ID	Pandaan	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	9392 ms	19.1%
45.74.31.42:4384	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9394 ms	9.2%
49.156.44.166:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	WiCAM Corporation Ltd. : AS24492	9396 ms	22.4%
120.28.167.251:8082	PH	San Juan	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9397 ms	24.4%
24.152.40.49:8080	PY	Coronel Oviedo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	TV MAX CABLE S.A. : AS269976	9398 ms	18.0%
45.74.31.23:4219	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9398 ms	22.8%
174.138.165.214:56791	US	Phoenix	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9404 ms	24.1%
103.165.155.52:1111	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jaringan Keluarga Bersama : AS141921	9406 ms	15.5%
174.138.165.211:33915	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9407 ms	11.8%
45.74.31.40:10570	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9408 ms	20.9%
124.6.164.229:8085	PH	Lahug	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9409 ms	18.5%
174.138.165.213:35774	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9412 ms	18.9%
157.20.144.82:2020	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	9414 ms	28.5%
174.138.165.211:38621	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9422 ms	13.5%
190.110.36.195:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	Transparent	CENTRIC MOBILITY (CEMO), S.R.L : AS271968	9425 ms	17.2%
103.180.122.33:8081	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	9429 ms	26.5%
174.138.165.211:32492	US	Phoenix	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9429 ms	16.4%
85.117.56.117:8080	GE	Tbilisi	HTTP	Anonymous	CCS Autonomous System : AS20771	9430 ms	28.1%
96.30.79.84:8081	TH	Bangkok	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Symphony Communication Public Company Limited : AS136393	9430 ms	23.4%
45.189.116.122:999	PE	Lima	HTTPS	Elite	CONEX TV E.I.R.L. : AS273133	9431 ms	24.6%
120.133.82.62:44013	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	9439 ms	18.3%
40.113.234.46:8080	US	Des Moines	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	9439 ms	20.7%
174.138.165.213:35746	US	Phoenix	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9443 ms	7.3%
118.69.186.75:1452	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTPS	Elite	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	9448 ms	26.4%
190.112.201.56:999	DO	La Vega	HTTPS	Elite	LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. : AS272027	9449 ms	25.2%
103.39.51.130:1080	ID	Kuningan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Mega Mentari Mandiri : AS63501	9459 ms	29.2%
103.158.13.181:8080	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP	Anonymous	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	9464 ms	35.0%
45.74.31.23:5788	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9465 ms	12.7%
45.74.31.23:6118	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9468 ms	22.0%
103.39.70.9:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Gateway media Zafira : AS150274	9470 ms	20.6%
157.20.100.194:8080	ID	Kudus	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Muria Global Network : AS152425	9473 ms	21.6%
103.72.89.22:8097	ID	Gorontalo	HTTPS	Elite	PT Insolikh Jaringan Multimedia : AS150235	9477 ms	24.6%
59.153.83.186:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Asia Teknologi Solusi : AS56233	9479 ms	37.0%
94.179.153.218:8081	UA	Kyiv	HTTPS	Elite	UKRTELNET : AS6849	9481 ms	28.9%
45.74.31.30:6093	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9482 ms	10.3%
174.138.165.213:36148	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9485 ms	6.1%
165.101.231.147:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Anugerah Cimanuk Raya : AS141127	9488 ms	38.3%
46.10.209.230:8080	BG	Sofia	HTTPS	Elite	BULGARIA : AS8866	9493 ms	15.4%
45.74.31.42:4123	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9496 ms	12.2%
181.209.108.218:999	AR	Victoria	HTTPS	Elite	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	9498 ms	26.1%
103.148.28.137:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Dewata Solusi Tehnologi : AS140012	9499 ms	6.4%
174.138.165.211:34870	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9499 ms	3.5%
174.138.165.211:33529	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9500 ms	11.0%
174.138.165.211:35022	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9502 ms	13.0%

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 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.