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 8,463+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.5% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,463 proxies Updated 10 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
173.249.37.45:5005	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	10876 ms	28.6%
174.138.165.211:32775	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	10878 ms	14.7%
202.1.24.114:8090	ID	Brebes	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Media Jaringan Nasional : AS154124	10892 ms	35.3%
174.138.165.213:36740	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	10903 ms	18.3%
124.105.36.193:8082	PH	Pasay	HTTP	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	10905 ms	25.8%
103.184.54.171:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Proxi Jaringan Nusantara : AS140401	10921 ms	38.0%
174.138.165.211:31262	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	10921 ms	12.1%
45.74.31.25:4978	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10922 ms	20.8%
174.138.165.211:34026	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	10937 ms	16.7%
195.62.50.140:8080	TR	İzmir	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	10960 ms	31.0%
160.19.178.131:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Cyber Evo : AS152787	10972 ms	29.4%
120.133.82.62:44008	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	10983 ms	12.8%
174.138.165.213:32358	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	10984 ms	12.2%
188.244.117.60:9050	CH	Zurich	SOCKS5	Elite	Prinode AB : AS63473	10989 ms	29.4%
122.3.127.68:8080	PH	Manila	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	11006 ms	24.1%
180.191.52.90:5050	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP	Anonymous	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	11010 ms	25.1%
110.172.28.217:3128	VN	Quận Mười Một	HTTP	Transparent	Contabo Company Limited : AS135918	11023 ms	31.1%
120.28.192.201:8081	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	11024 ms	34.1%
193.135.9.6:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IP-Projects GmbH & Co. : AS48314	11029 ms	26.4%
114.130.176.210:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Bangladesh Telegraph & Telephone Board : AS45588	11034 ms	24.7%
103.203.234.103:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	11075 ms	23.8%
174.138.165.213:34297	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11082 ms	15.7%
174.138.165.210:52345	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11085 ms	20.6%
113.192.1.69:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Surya Bestari Lestari : AS152060	11096 ms	18.2%
180.191.51.69:8082	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP	Anonymous	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	11101 ms	27.4%
45.74.31.30:4882	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11103 ms	15.2%
96.60.107.30:9050	US	Madison	SOCKS4	Elite	DIRECTNETWORKSINC : AS4181	11150 ms	27.8%
103.125.118.231:8181	ID	Bandung	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Baraya Telematika Nusantara : AS138102	11173 ms	34.2%
92.5.8.178:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (eu-frankfurt-1) : AS31898	11179 ms	20.1%
45.74.31.22:9366	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11184 ms	5.4%
174.138.165.211:34243	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11200 ms	14.5%
174.138.165.211:37106	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11210 ms	17.8%
58.220.83.56:18080	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Transparent	CHINATELECOM JiangSu YangZhou IDC networkdescr: YangZhou , Jiangsu Province, P. : AS137697	11214 ms	32.0%
45.74.31.23:4338	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11215 ms	9.4%
200.10.31.158:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	11217 ms	21.9%
174.138.165.213:36130	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11226 ms	17.4%
120.133.82.62:44134	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	11229 ms	15.4%
188.132.150.36:8080	TR	Reyhanli	HTTP	Anonymous	HS-SYR : AS216472	11231 ms	34.0%
38.191.211.56:999	CO	Saravena	HTTP	Anonymous	SERVICIOS DE TELECOMUNICACIONES E INFORMATICA S.A.S. : AS273850	11233 ms	29.5%
161.97.153.238:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	11254 ms	27.4%
182.160.107.42:12331	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS24323	11258 ms	14.3%
51.38.120.110:10008	FR	Köln	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	11262 ms	22.9%
174.138.165.211:36891	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11265 ms	17.5%
103.166.8.238:3125	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Akses Bersama Sedaya : AS141978	11289 ms	25.3%
103.133.27.239:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT PHATRIA INTI PERSADA : AS138130	11290 ms	32.6%
45.74.31.25:4665	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11303 ms	13.0%
45.74.31.42:11886	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11310 ms	27.5%
174.138.165.213:38032	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11335 ms	20.8%
120.133.82.62:44180	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	11338 ms	12.0%
160.30.113.24:3128	VN	—	HTTP	Transparent	VIET DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIABILITY COMPANY : AS135918	11359 ms	20.2%

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 4,043 HTTP, 2,468 HTTPS, 717 SOCKS4, and 2,507 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.5% 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

1

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.