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
45.74.31.22:10640	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9509 ms	10.8%
222.127.220.173:9999	PH	Quezon City	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9511 ms	23.9%
103.167.156.202:8084	ID	Pemalang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Tiang Indonesia Group : AS150554	9515 ms	28.8%
150.107.136.205:39843	ID	Medan	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Media Antar Nusa : AS23679	9516 ms	20.0%
45.74.31.25:4239	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9517 ms	17.9%
103.120.76.58:8080	ID	Kabupaten Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Haci Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS150501	9522 ms	26.5%
193.126.225.110:8089	PT	Lisbon	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	EUNETPT : AS1897	9524 ms	29.5%
103.239.23.133:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Foura Inti Sinergi : AS136865	9525 ms	23.9%
174.138.165.211:38010	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9526 ms	18.4%
180.191.233.215:8082	PH	Davao City	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9531 ms	24.0%
143.0.203.173:8080	BR	Neves Paulista	HTTP	Transparent	GENESYSNET PROVEDOR DE INTERNET LTDA ME : AS264001	9543 ms	26.4%
186.227.119.91:8080	BR	Diamante do Sul	HTTP	Anonymous	ORSSATTO TELECOM TELECOMUNICACOES - EIRELI : AS263002	9543 ms	33.7%
191.103.219.225:48612	CO	Medellin	HTTPS	Elite	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	9544 ms	16.8%
174.138.165.213:36222	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9545 ms	20.0%
196.251.222.242:8104	ZA	Brits	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Info-Gro (PTY) Ltd : AS37403	9552 ms	22.9%
38.95.89.26:999	DO	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	TELECABLE DOMINICANO, S.A. : AS272112	9552 ms	34.2%
45.224.149.77:999	EC	Guayaquil	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9553 ms	30.8%
45.74.31.42:6495	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9556 ms	14.5%
45.74.31.42:12753	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9557 ms	11.3%
149.86.151.202:8085	TR	Selcuklu	HTTP	Transparent	gibirnet-tr : AS208972	9558 ms	25.3%
161.97.153.238:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	9559 ms	6.5%
190.60.55.61:8080	CO	Bogotá	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9567 ms	36.0%
45.5.119.17:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9567 ms	17.7%
45.74.31.22:12101	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9574 ms	35.7%
103.26.176.31:8080	ID	Kediri	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	9574 ms	24.7%
104.251.93.119:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTPS	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	9574 ms	32.3%
43.242.227.10:9053	IN	Panvel	SOCKS4	Elite	T4C : AS146943	9580 ms	25.1%
103.189.197.171:3125	ID	Saketi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Graha Sumber Teknologi : AS149912	9582 ms	25.6%
38.191.211.233:999	CO	Saravena	HTTPS	Elite	SERVICIOS DE TELECOMUNICACIONES E INFORMATICA S.A.S. : AS273850	9585 ms	14.9%
45.74.31.25:4160	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9586 ms	17.9%
95.182.120.7:443	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	ARGOTEL AS RU : AS208427	9593 ms	9.5%
45.74.31.30:5201	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9596 ms	25.8%
174.138.165.211:34973	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9607 ms	14.4%
115.127.44.14:4432	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	9611 ms	13.8%
45.74.31.30:4821	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9611 ms	20.6%
174.138.165.213:36033	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9612 ms	18.0%
202.47.185.1:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	9614 ms	39.9%
45.74.31.30:10467	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9617 ms	16.5%
2.26.117.22:1084	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Nekobyte International Limited : AS206134	9620 ms	24.9%
190.9.109.118:999	MX	Juarez	HTTPS	Elite	MEGABIT TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS270200	9620 ms	25.2%
70.63.90.245:8080	US	Matthews	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Charter Communications Inc : AS11426	9620 ms	18.9%
103.19.78.205:1080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	9624 ms	16.1%
160.187.1.225:9050	VN	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	ONLINE DATA COMPANY LIMITED : AS152992	9633 ms	7.4%
174.138.165.213:31968	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9633 ms	12.5%
45.74.31.22:12282	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9637 ms	16.1%
45.143.108.115:8080	GE	Zugdidi	HTTPS	Elite	airmax : AS208320	9639 ms	13.2%
45.184.103.165:999	VE	Valencia	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PRINTER-NET-SERVICE, C.A. : AS269771	9643 ms	24.1%
174.138.165.211:33681	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9653 ms	13.2%
186.246.14.108:9151	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS57494	9656 ms	34.2%
103.194.46.100:8082	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jujur Amanah Barokah : AS149971	9660 ms	12.7%

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.