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.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
38.188.63.111:8080	ID	Ungaran	HTTPS	Elite	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	12044 ms	28.7%
174.138.165.213:31408	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12045 ms	19.5%
103.1.51.115:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	12073 ms	22.3%
200.48.35.126:999	PE	Tarma	HTTP	Anonymous	Telefonica del Peru S.A.A. : AS6147	12073 ms	11.4%
174.138.165.213:37246	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12091 ms	14.9%
176.100.60.249:3128	UA	—	HTTP	Transparent	ASLINKNET : AS57460	12096 ms	36.4%
222.127.70.240:8082	PH	Lahug	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	12112 ms	26.5%
220.154.128.91:21033	CN	Qingdao	HTTP	Transparent	China Telecom Group Corporation : AS134756	12116 ms	33.2%
185.73.103.23:3128	CZ	Nejdek	HTTP	Anonymous	Wolfnet : AS201476	12122 ms	20.3%
103.46.11.82:3125	ID	Sukoanyar	HTTP	Transparent	PT. ULTRA NETWORK SOLUTION : AS45305	12145 ms	7.1%
174.138.165.210:34253	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12153 ms	11.3%
136.232.116.2:48976	IN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited : AS55836	12158 ms	18.8%
174.138.165.213:38008	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12159 ms	18.6%
103.178.12.18:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Amerta Asa Media : AS147165	12192 ms	36.9%
103.124.197.234:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI : AS138096	12198 ms	10.1%
139.135.141.12:8095	PH	Mamburao	HTTP	Transparent	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	12203 ms	28.6%
103.84.203.57:8080	IN	Rohtak	HTTP	Transparent	SBR Telecom Pvt. Ltd : AS133989	12255 ms	29.5%
174.138.165.213:34530	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12275 ms	14.6%
217.154.71.75:3128	DE	Berlin	HTTP	Transparent	De Ber Ionos Cloud Txl : AS8560	12292 ms	28.7%
174.138.165.213:37130	US	Phoenix	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	12306 ms	4.7%
174.138.165.211:30897	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12310 ms	17.2%
103.145.34.155:1111	ID	Umbulan Tebingsuluh	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Data Multimedia : AS139449	12311 ms	24.0%
120.133.82.62:44132	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	12313 ms	12.9%
147.45.187.104:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Elite	TWC-EU : AS210976	12315 ms	20.3%
103.173.139.10:3125	ID	Semarang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Serayu Multi Connection : AS147078	12317 ms	9.3%
182.160.107.42:12331	BD	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Aamra Networks Limited : AS24323	12317 ms	14.3%
120.133.82.62:44124	CN	Chaowai	SOCKS5	Elite	21ViaNet : AS133119	12324 ms	2.1%
103.177.11.139:8080	ID	Tulungagung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nalendra Gigantara Media : AS147164	12330 ms	29.7%
79.106.79.154:8989	AL	Tirana	HTTP	Transparent	ONEALBANIA-AS : AS42313	12331 ms	31.7%
174.138.162.37:32877	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12346 ms	8.0%
120.133.82.62:44160	CN	Chaowai	SOCKS5	Elite	21ViaNet : AS133119	12352 ms	1.6%
45.13.116.212:21537	FR	Mathay	HTTP	Elite	— : AS47484	12369 ms	19.4%
174.138.165.213:33227	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12377 ms	10.3%
103.169.186.157:3125	ID	Malang	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	12385 ms	17.0%
174.138.165.213:38220	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12394 ms	27.3%
43.159.128.164:10000	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Transparent	Tencent Cloud Computing : AS132203	12409 ms	23.1%
174.138.165.212:30436	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12413 ms	11.9%
103.156.233.27:3125	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Multimedia Link Technology : AS141098	12426 ms	13.3%
103.138.123.196:8090	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	Business Network : AS134204	12439 ms	26.5%
103.148.62.1:8080	IN	Thane	HTTP	Transparent	Navkar Supertech Pvt Ltd : AS137127	12477 ms	27.3%
185.138.114.111:8080	IE	Limerick	HTTP	Anonymous	ENET-AS : AS207044	12486 ms	27.3%
120.133.82.62:44117	CN	Chaowai	SOCKS5	Elite	21ViaNet : AS133119	12486 ms	1.9%
103.48.71.130:84	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	12487 ms	9.9%
103.191.165.61:3125	ID	Subang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Sakti Wijaya Network : AS149925	12487 ms	8.7%
174.138.165.211:34301	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12492 ms	14.5%
103.180.126.51:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	Amdnet : AS149374	12496 ms	2.3%
174.138.162.37:34464	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	12509 ms	11.9%
149.202.184.186:3128	FR	Roubaix	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	12510 ms	25.1%
185.167.120.182:8080	RU	—	HTTP	Anonymous	BONCH-IT : AS207056	12524 ms	15.8%
45.225.205.240:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP	Transparent	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	12537 ms	19.9%

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

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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.