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 8,111+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,111 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.173.162.91:8818	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	RSTNET : AS141077	19993 ms	26.4%
174.138.165.211:38354	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20004 ms	16.4%
77.221.149.98:3128	US	Charlotte	HTTP	Transparent	AEZA-AS : AS210644	20007 ms	36.1%
103.171.162.145:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	20033 ms	23.7%
103.61.16.8:3125	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Twins Data Pratama : AS150509	20087 ms	13.6%
103.97.140.159:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	20124 ms	9.6%
174.138.162.37:37484	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20145 ms	14.2%
51.38.120.110:10002	FR	Köln	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	20163 ms	25.5%
174.138.165.211:35839	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20219 ms	13.2%
45.13.116.225:21537	FR	Mathay	HTTP	Anonymous	ABJP-SERVICES-SAS : AS47484	20268 ms	38.3%
117.244.80.73:8080	IN	Kollam	HTTP	Transparent	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd : AS9829	20284 ms	19.1%
202.58.75.142:3125	ID	Surabaya	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Data Buana Nusantara : AS138886	20331 ms	29.3%
174.138.165.213:30127	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20373 ms	13.8%
174.138.165.211:30404	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20378 ms	14.3%
52.173.28.127:8080	US	Des Moines	HTTP	Transparent	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	20385 ms	21.2%
174.138.162.35:34638	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20402 ms	14.7%
103.43.59.58:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta : AS4800	20407 ms	14.3%
174.138.165.213:35952	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20428 ms	15.4%
174.138.165.211:37151	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20452 ms	16.5%
174.138.165.211:37176	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20477 ms	17.6%
103.165.157.155:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	MEGADATA-ISP : AS136873	20526 ms	13.8%
103.81.65.194:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Queen Network Nusantara : AS136055	20583 ms	31.9%
103.48.71.186:84	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	20631 ms	8.3%
174.138.165.213:36823	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20639 ms	17.5%
174.138.165.213:36361	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20665 ms	14.6%
174.138.165.211:36197	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20694 ms	21.5%
174.138.165.213:36913	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20846 ms	17.8%
174.138.165.212:53311	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20866 ms	16.8%
36.91.115.133:80	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Anonymous	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	20932 ms	32.5%
174.138.165.213:35751	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	20936 ms	14.5%
103.158.13.158:3125	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	21051 ms	15.8%
157.15.139.227:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Ring Media Nusantara : AS141642	21061 ms	12.7%
174.138.165.211:38799	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21071 ms	15.0%
103.1.50.55:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	21098 ms	13.6%
91.214.31.234:8080	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Transparent	TELZA-AS : AS49327	21101 ms	20.4%
160.22.197.153:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Bifimerah Network Solution : AS152822	21218 ms	18.6%
103.122.66.164:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Jinom Network Indonesia : AS138064	21292 ms	7.6%
174.138.165.211:36120	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21335 ms	19.2%
174.138.165.211:36141	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21373 ms	19.2%
157.15.67.183:3125	ID	Tulungagung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trimitra Aditama Koneksindo : AS152377	21439 ms	29.2%
174.138.165.211:32173	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21470 ms	12.5%
174.138.165.213:33836	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21472 ms	12.3%
174.138.165.213:35183	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21478 ms	14.6%
103.13.235.186:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Disafa Cahaya Utama : AS150232	21560 ms	27.1%
174.138.165.211:32809	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21598 ms	12.9%
174.138.165.213:38034	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21737 ms	19.3%
103.214.251.53:8080	ID	Palopo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Bittara Interkoneksi Nusantara : AS151009	21758 ms	27.1%
186.227.196.104:3128	BR	Cabedelo	HTTP	Transparent	DIMENOC SERVICOS DE INFORMATICA LTDA : AS53055	21761 ms	39.2%
174.138.162.38:32280	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21768 ms	12.9%
174.138.165.211:8689	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21814 ms	14.8%

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 4,379 HTTP, 2,640 HTTPS, 673 SOCKS4, and 1,780 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.9% 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.