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 8,743+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 39.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,743 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
174.138.165.211:35960	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	11692 ms	4.7%
110.235.250.77:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	COGETEL Co., Ltd : AS23673	11710 ms	26.7%
45.74.31.30:6163	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	11713 ms	33.7%
45.198.8.204:8080	SC	Victoria	HTTP	Anonymous	PT-Citra-Celebas-Multimedia : AS215208	11728 ms	30.5%
174.138.165.211:38069	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11729 ms	17.1%
174.138.165.211:38038	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	11730 ms	8.9%
145.239.80.10:3128	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	OVH Sp. z o. o : AS16276	11733 ms	29.6%
120.28.218.160:5050	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTP	Anonymous	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	11735 ms	32.7%
146.235.227.201:9150	US	San Jose	SOCKS4	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-sanjose-1) : AS31898	11736 ms	19.1%
174.138.165.211:31491	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11741 ms	13.1%
174.138.165.212:30004	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11752 ms	16.7%
185.27.144.74:999	DO	Santo Domingo Este	HTTP	Anonymous	AIRTIME TECHNOLOGY SRL : AS271935	11773 ms	39.8%
14.199.167.175:3128	HK	Wong Tai Sin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd : AS9269	11776 ms	28.8%
174.138.162.37:34108	US	Phoenix	HTTPS	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11779 ms	11.5%
174.138.165.213:34308	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	11791 ms	4.7%
101.255.32.42:8080	ID	Duren Sawit	HTTP	Transparent	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	11798 ms	12.9%
159.195.43.169:8080	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Netcup KVM : AS197540	11805 ms	36.2%
174.138.162.34:30032	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	InternetXS : AS20454	11806 ms	8.5%
172.85.99.37:16062	US	Atlanta	HTTP	Anonymous	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	11807 ms	28.1%
157.15.139.16:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ring Media Nusantara : AS141642	11817 ms	29.3%
174.138.165.211:33196	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11832 ms	14.1%
125.26.165.245:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Anonymous	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	11850 ms	25.7%
187.94.220.85:8080	BR	Guacui	HTTP	Transparent	Acesse Comunicacao Ltda : AS53078	11861 ms	17.9%
45.74.31.30:9999	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	11876 ms	18.3%
185.166.24.221:1981	IQ	Sulaymaniyah	HTTP	Transparent	Online-Company-Ltd : AS207097	11877 ms	18.7%
27.72.244.228:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Anonymous	Viettel Group : AS7552	11877 ms	20.8%
103.119.63.144:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	11879 ms	30.7%
62.171.154.102:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	11881 ms	37.9%
38.252.215.110:999	PE	Lima	HTTPS	Elite	TELDRA S.A.C. : AS274156	11882 ms	17.6%
124.107.173.219:8082	PH	Minglanilla	HTTP	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	11890 ms	25.6%
103.86.117.27:8090	ID	Lenteng	HTTP	Transparent	PT Link Data Sumber Barokah : AS150552	11896 ms	25.6%
120.133.82.62:44228	CN	Kunming	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	11896 ms	16.3%
185.65.247.133:48049	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Anonymous	Ukraine-AS : AS200000	11896 ms	18.4%
45.74.31.25:9192	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11898 ms	16.3%
174.138.165.213:30741	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11907 ms	9.5%
174.138.165.214:8224	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	11920 ms	33.2%
193.221.203.14:3128	FI	Helsinki	HTTP	Transparent	Hosting services : AS41745	11933 ms	22.8%
85.208.139.10:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	11938 ms	31.4%
202.58.77.239:8080	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT Data Buana Nusantara : AS138886	11949 ms	27.7%
177.130.104.118:33333	BR	Dourados	HTTP	Transparent	VERO S.A : AS28287	11955 ms	14.3%
174.138.165.211:34545	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11957 ms	14.0%
174.138.165.213:35872	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11959 ms	16.5%
61.19.145.66:8080	TH	Lat Bua Luang	HTTP	Anonymous	National Telecom Public Company Limited : AS9931	11967 ms	18.6%
174.138.165.213:30331	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	11970 ms	13.5%
43.132.189.30:3128	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS132203	11986 ms	29.5%
178.250.159.127:80	RU	Novoivanovskoye	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AOIOT : AS29182	11997 ms	31.0%
174.138.165.213:30586	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12007 ms	15.7%
103.180.126.235:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	12009 ms	29.6%
163.172.189.255:3128	FR	Paris	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ONLINE : AS12876	12028 ms	24.7%
38.191.214.252:999	CO	Villavicencio	HTTP	Transparent	TRANSPORTE DE INTERNET Y MEDIOS TECNOLOGICOS S.A.S : AS274237	12030 ms	14.4%

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 4,571 HTTP, 2,787 HTTPS, 718 SOCKS4, and 2,100 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 39.2% 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

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.