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 8,671+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.3% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
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%
103.199.215.43:6262	IN	Delhi	HTTP	Anonymous	RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. : AS24186	9771 ms	28.1%
174.138.165.211:38636	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9776 ms	22.4%
103.105.55.203:8085	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	MEGADATA-ISP : AS136873	9777 ms	27.2%
45.74.31.30:11961	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9779 ms	34.9%
103.169.132.34:3128	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Alfa Omega Interkoneksi : AS142341	9783 ms	38.6%
109.199.96.116:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS51167	9785 ms	27.0%
174.138.165.213:36402	US	Phoenix	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9785 ms	16.7%
103.122.64.232:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Jinom Network Indonesia : AS138064	9788 ms	24.8%
174.138.165.213:33823	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9788 ms	11.5%
103.97.224.223:8841	ID	Kudus	HTTPS	Elite	PT Sistem Interkoneksi Data : AS150923	9792 ms	15.7%
45.74.31.42:5897	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9793 ms	16.8%
120.133.82.62:44180	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	9794 ms	12.0%
193.30.123.172:3128	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	netcup GmbH : AS197540	9797 ms	36.4%
190.97.226.89:999	VE	Rubio	HTTP	Anonymous	VIGINET C.A : AS263703	9799 ms	29.8%
45.74.31.42:11646	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9802 ms	22.7%
45.74.31.42:6060	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9806 ms	13.9%
174.138.165.210:8768	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9808 ms	19.0%
203.177.139.10:8082	PH	—	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9808 ms	18.3%
190.144.238.66:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTPS	Elite	Telmex Colombia S.A. : AS14080	9809 ms	23.7%
103.66.62.125:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Buana Visualnet Sentra : AS139982	9818 ms	35.9%
111.68.25.49:8080	ID	Semarang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Sarana Data : AS55666	9820 ms	14.6%
103.155.130.134:8082	IN	Mumbai	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Haash Media : AS141480	9829 ms	28.4%
103.162.54.178:8090	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Pratama Asia Globalindo : AS141645	9831 ms	26.3%
103.145.161.18:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT INDONESIA COMNETS PLUS : AS9341	9832 ms	34.6%
103.173.138.171:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Serayu Multi Connection : AS147078	9835 ms	23.8%
77.221.149.98:3128	US	Charlotte	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AEZA-AS : AS210644	9835 ms	36.1%
45.74.31.30:4589	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9836 ms	8.1%
180.180.175.11:8080	TH	Krathum Baen	HTTPS	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	9838 ms	27.4%
202.47.185.1:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	9841 ms	39.9%
79.111.13.155:50625	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	Moscow, Russia : AS12714	9842 ms	18.1%
45.74.31.22:8573	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9844 ms	15.7%
157.15.172.72:8090	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Mitra Telekomunikasi Nusantara : AS152383	9850 ms	33.0%
45.184.124.33:1985	MX	Chihuahua City	HTTPS	Elite	Servicios y Asesoria Tecnobba S.A.S. de C.V. : AS265598	9850 ms	15.2%
58.69.175.135:8080	PH	Makati City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9855 ms	26.2%
104.194.132.112:9051	NL	Zaandam	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	9859 ms	7.4%
102.222.51.105:8080	BW	—	HTTPS	Elite	JENNY INTERNET (PTY) LTD : AS327750	9861 ms	28.2%
190.221.139.22:3128	AR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Techtel LMDS Comunicaciones Interactivas S.A. : AS11664	9861 ms	20.9%
152.231.27.124:999	CO	Guacari	HTTP	Transparent	COLOMBIATEL TELECOMUNICACIONES : AS266877	9870 ms	28.1%
45.74.31.30:38464	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9872 ms	23.1%
45.74.31.30:5636	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9872 ms	9.7%
45.74.31.50:9406	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9875 ms	17.2%
177.234.194.173:999	EC	Guayaquil	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	9883 ms	12.1%
45.74.31.25:4444	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9883 ms	9.9%
103.179.252.215:3128	ID	Sawangan	HTTPS	Elite	PT Pusaka Kreasi Mandiri : AS149350	9895 ms	19.5%
120.133.82.62:44235	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	9895 ms	18.8%
45.74.31.23:6161	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9901 ms	25.6%
104.49.67.218:9050	US	Chicago	SOCKS4	Elite	Private Customer - AT&T Internet Services : AS7018	9902 ms	32.8%
222.127.132.6:8080	PH	Manila	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9902 ms	22.1%

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 4,067 HTTP, 2,509 HTTPS, 700 SOCKS4, and 2,666 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.