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 8,871+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,871 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
177.93.49.112:999	CO	Quibdo	HTTPS	Elite	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	9334 ms	16.4%
45.85.93.15:4567	CH	Geneva	SOCKS5	Elite	Serva ONE LTD : AS199058	9334 ms	21.0%
114.130.89.94:1080	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Mango Teleservices Limited : AS17806	9337 ms	35.1%
173.249.37.45:5005	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	9341 ms	8.4%
45.74.31.23:14838	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9346 ms	37.5%
47.95.206.224:45071	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	9348 ms	35.6%
194.67.207.95:19080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	I-SERVERS-EAST : AS209641	9349 ms	20.6%
45.74.31.42:4553	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9359 ms	9.9%
45.74.31.30:35310	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9360 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.30:11223	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9366 ms	35.1%
186.5.121.106:999	EC	Quito	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Telconet S.A : AS27947	9369 ms	23.0%
115.147.58.42:5050	PH	Lubao	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9371 ms	36.4%
45.74.31.22:15487	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9374 ms	31.8%
103.121.199.138:62797	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Parsaoran Global Datatrans : AS58495	9377 ms	27.3%
103.166.255.170:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Instanet Media Nusantara : AS141966	9382 ms	29.5%
190.235.208.202:8080	PE	Lima	HTTPS	Elite	Telefonica del Peru S.A.A. : AS6147	9382 ms	26.7%
157.15.62.173:8080	ID	Malang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Anugerah Media Data Nusantara : AS152373	9383 ms	25.5%
174.138.165.211:38730	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9384 ms	14.4%
45.74.31.30:7601	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9388 ms	27.9%
174.138.165.211:38353	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9388 ms	13.6%
45.74.31.23:5716	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9390 ms	30.5%
45.174.248.44:999	MX	Morelia	HTTPS	Elite	Wifmax S.A de C.V. : AS265582	9394 ms	22.7%
45.74.31.41:14262	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9395 ms	15.7%
45.74.31.47:5827	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9396 ms	14.3%
174.138.165.211:32715	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9401 ms	15.9%
174.138.165.211:32944	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9406 ms	0.8%
101.255.32.42:8080	ID	Duren Sawit	HTTPS	Elite	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	9408 ms	12.9%
152.32.68.171:65535	PH	Quezon City	HTTPS	Elite	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	9408 ms	21.3%
45.74.31.30:34029	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9415 ms	7.5%
206.84.118.22:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT MITRA VISIONER PRATAMA : AS64315	9417 ms	37.7%
45.74.31.41:4833	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9417 ms	9.1%
165.16.59.65:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Aljeel Aljadeed For Technology : AS37284	9422 ms	26.0%
45.74.31.30:4042	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9423 ms	9.5%
174.138.165.213:34742	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	9438 ms	5.7%
45.74.31.30:11872	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9442 ms	20.0%
104.251.93.22:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	9445 ms	19.8%
174.138.165.213:31518	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9446 ms	19.0%
174.138.165.213:36087	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9448 ms	23.2%
103.247.14.27:3125	ID	Magelang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS131706	9450 ms	3.9%
103.155.168.166:8299	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Arozak Bima Yudho Sangkara : AS141065	9456 ms	13.1%
174.138.165.211:36143	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	9459 ms	20.8%
45.74.31.30:6893	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9459 ms	8.8%
160.22.134.228:1111	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT GALAXY SINERGI NETWORK : AS152810	9462 ms	21.4%
38.210.179.167:999	MX	Zimapan	HTTPS	Elite	Jair Lozano : AS272405	9463 ms	18.3%
154.59.56.172:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Anonymous	TotalCom Venezuela C.A. : AS264778	9472 ms	39.7%
190.110.36.26:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	Anonymous	CENTRIC MOBILITY (CEMO), S.R.L : AS271968	9479 ms	32.6%
103.156.249.112:8085	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS149725	9482 ms	35.5%
157.20.252.15:8833	ID	Tanjung Pinang	HTTPS	Elite	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	9482 ms	22.4%
24.152.58.107:999	CO	Piedecuesta	HTTP	Transparent	ATENEA TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A.S : AS267823	9482 ms	20.1%
45.74.31.42:4817	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9482 ms	14.0%

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 4,203 HTTP, 2,452 HTTPS, 730 SOCKS4, and 2,751 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.