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 8,438+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.3% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,438 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
174.138.165.211:32464	US	Phoenix	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9626 ms	13.6%
177.234.193.151:999	EC	Guayaquil	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9627 ms	34.4%
103.80.214.188:8080	ID	Sidoarjo	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Redi Revolusi Digital Solusi : AS153092	9629 ms	19.7%
188.190.177.47:8989	UA	Khmelnytskyi	HTTPS	Elite	AS-MASTER : AS28773	9629 ms	23.0%
14.207.199.94:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTPS	Elite	ADVANCED WIRELESS NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED : AS45458	9632 ms	25.4%
45.74.31.42:5410	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9633 ms	8.1%
103.125.117.18:3125	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT Baraya Telematika Nusantara : AS138102	9636 ms	31.6%
103.156.75.109:8080	ID	Banjar Cempaga	HTTPS	Elite	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	9640 ms	39.0%
120.133.82.62:44193	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	9653 ms	14.3%
45.74.31.42:9564	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9655 ms	12.6%
186.246.14.108:9151	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS57494	9656 ms	34.2%
45.74.31.42:5786	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9657 ms	13.5%
157.20.207.129:8083	ID	Kudus	HTTPS	Elite	PT Erajaya Telco Indonesia : AS152436	9657 ms	27.8%
103.156.217.101:1111	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia : AS58369	9660 ms	21.2%
126.209.84.5:8082	PH	Cebu City	HTTPS	Elite	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	9664 ms	31.8%
45.190.85.1:999	VE	Caracas	HTTPS	Elite	TELECOM.CORPORATIVAS TELECORP,C.A : AS269891	9664 ms	24.1%
217.76.46.230:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Anonymous	RadioNet-AS : AS16143	9668 ms	21.7%
174.138.162.37:56699	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	InternetXS : AS20454	9669 ms	0.4%
45.74.31.23:4755	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9673 ms	16.7%
157.20.233.241:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Applewifi Selalu Lancar : AS152439	9676 ms	12.1%
45.74.31.42:5887	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9678 ms	34.2%
120.28.216.197:8082	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	9681 ms	27.1%
45.74.31.25:4444	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9683 ms	24.8%
45.74.31.25:5512	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9688 ms	18.3%
45.74.31.30:36713	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9690 ms	14.0%
45.74.31.23:4422	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9691 ms	25.0%
103.162.106.19:1080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Kafilah Intermedia Nusantara : AS141653	9702 ms	22.7%
174.138.162.37:32970	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9702 ms	11.7%
46.224.153.114:9050	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	9710 ms	18.1%
180.191.231.123:9999	PH	Santa Catalina	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9711 ms	24.1%
163.128.32.26:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Pringsewu Digital Nusantara : AS154538	9713 ms	39.4%
45.74.31.23:12919	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9717 ms	28.2%
196.251.222.242:8104	ZA	Brits	HTTP	Transparent	Info-Gro (PTY) Ltd : AS37403	9735 ms	22.8%
41.209.57.199:80	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MTN Business Kenya : AS9129	9735 ms	36.9%
103.189.254.71:8080	ID	Surabaya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Lintas Daya Nusantara : AS149915	9744 ms	13.4%
38.188.186.43:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTPS	Elite	MULTICABLE DE HONDURAS : AS263725	9747 ms	18.1%
157.20.144.82:2020	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	9753 ms	28.5%
45.74.31.30:9417	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9753 ms	12.6%
45.74.31.42:6217	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9758 ms	19.9%
167.86.86.221:9080	DE	Nuremberg	HTTPS	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	9759 ms	21.7%
24.173.217.114:55443	US	Round Rock	HTTP	Elite	Charter Communications Inc : AS11427	9759 ms	22.9%
202.154.241.199:808	PK	Islamabad	HTTP	Transparent	Linkdotnet Telecom Limited : AS23966	9763 ms	30.5%
146.196.108.81:8080	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT Maxindo Mitra Solusi : AS139460	9769 ms	29.7%
45.74.31.22:11197	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9770 ms	14.1%
45.188.76.102:999	MX	Jalpa de Mendez	HTTPS	Elite	ONT NETWORKS SA de CV : AS265608	9774 ms	14.7%
103.105.55.203:8085	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	MEGADATA-ISP : AS136873	9777 ms	27.2%
103.180.122.33:8081	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	9781 ms	26.4%
103.167.31.155:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	9782 ms	11.7%
109.199.96.116:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS51167	9785 ms	27.0%
58.33.109.114:2021	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Telecom (Group) : AS4812	9787 ms	24.6%

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 3,967 HTTP, 2,463 HTTPS, 683 SOCKS4, and 2,592 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.3% 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.