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 8,671+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.3% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,671 proxies Updated 6 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
174.138.165.213:32825	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21901 ms	14.7%
176.12.73.250:3128	KZ	Almaty	HTTP	Transparent	HostLab : AS205431	21971 ms	38.6%
120.133.82.62:44175	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	21973 ms	19.9%
174.138.165.213:36453	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	21977 ms	14.4%
103.1.50.121:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	22000 ms	29.9%
174.138.165.211:33563	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22054 ms	14.4%
103.48.68.106:82	US	Hyderabad	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	22057 ms	5.5%
34.162.25.75:443	US	Columbus	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	22144 ms	22.7%
58.147.189.157:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Transhybrid Communication : AS24534	22155 ms	18.0%
174.138.162.37:30082	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22156 ms	17.1%
174.138.165.214:52349	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22179 ms	17.5%
77.95.201.16:9150	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	TimeWeb-AS : AS9123	22230 ms	11.3%
103.46.4.133:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Akses Sentral Teknologi : AS150460	22258 ms	13.3%
144.79.75.222:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Busano Internet Kita : AS154413	22268 ms	28.9%
174.138.162.35:33645	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22270 ms	11.6%
174.138.165.213:30566	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22272 ms	14.9%
174.138.165.211:32069	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22300 ms	13.5%
174.138.165.213:37411	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22317 ms	7.7%
174.138.162.37:31894	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22324 ms	13.2%
103.134.220.114:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Global Media Pratama Solusindo : AS138810	22361 ms	19.8%
103.1.50.247:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	22382 ms	21.6%
103.54.169.21:3125	ID	Teluk Kuantan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Kuantan Net Akses : AS150483	22476 ms	28.5%
186.227.196.104:3128	BR	Cabedelo	HTTP	Transparent	DIMENOC SERVICOS DE INFORMATICA LTDA : AS53055	22569 ms	39.2%
120.133.82.62:44025	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	22624 ms	13.3%
203.111.253.93:3125	ID	Karawang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Wifian Global Nusantara : AS151993	22632 ms	31.2%
103.148.28.157:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Dewata Solusi Tehnologi : AS140012	22700 ms	15.6%
103.186.99.174:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Network Center Nusantara : AS149696	22739 ms	13.5%
120.133.82.62:44158	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	22838 ms	13.6%
174.138.162.37:31332	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	22862 ms	12.4%
120.133.82.62:44244	CN	Nanyang	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	22869 ms	15.3%
177.91.54.159:8080	BR	Sao Luis	HTTP	Anonymous	WIKI TELECOMUNICACOES EIRELI : AS262503	22920 ms	12.6%
38.75.81.12:999	DO	—	HTTP	Anonymous	ACOLME TECH, SRL : AS273217	22920 ms	12.3%
160.25.250.167:3125	ID	Medan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mms Digital Communication : AS153098	23055 ms	17.5%
174.138.165.211:32654	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23095 ms	11.3%
160.250.6.72:8085	PH	South Brisbane	HTTP	Anonymous	G Links Solution : AS153455	23211 ms	11.5%
191.36.128.62:8080	BR	Sao Paulo	HTTP	Anonymous	Netfi servicos de comunicacoes ltda epp : AS263332	23230 ms	14.5%
103.160.178.34:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Infonet Nusa Solusindo : AS141592	23319 ms	17.6%
174.138.165.210:39815	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23381 ms	12.4%
174.138.165.213:37350	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23382 ms	16.3%
174.138.165.211:36222	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23418 ms	22.6%
174.138.165.211:33027	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23460 ms	13.3%
174.138.165.213:33064	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23480 ms	12.5%
190.95.132.187:999	EC	Santo Domingo de los Colorados	HTTP	Transparent	Telconet S.A : AS27947	23538 ms	17.2%
103.154.178.109:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Aneka Teguh Jaya : AS131705	23548 ms	14.0%
174.138.162.37:36010	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23589 ms	18.6%
174.138.162.35:37272	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23599 ms	17.2%
103.46.4.123:3125	ID	Pekanbaru	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Akses Sentral Teknologi : AS150460	23611 ms	11.4%
38.150.19.148:3125	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mms Digital Communication : AS153098	23637 ms	9.2%
174.138.165.213:30550	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	23699 ms	13.4%
197.248.193.143:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	Safaricom Limited : AS37061	23717 ms	31.1%

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 4,067 HTTP, 2,509 HTTPS, 700 SOCKS4, and 2,666 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.3% 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.