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 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
174.138.165.211:36122	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	28877 ms	21.8%
174.138.165.211:8104	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	28899 ms	27.7%
103.106.241.74:8080	BD	Tungi	HTTP	Anonymous	Asian Network : AS137385	28962 ms	39.6%
165.101.43.81:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	29013 ms	15.8%
174.138.165.214:8252	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29057 ms	30.3%
103.164.235.186:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Bantani Media Utama : AS141916	29163 ms	10.2%
174.138.162.37:37242	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29175 ms	17.0%
174.138.165.211:32116	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29234 ms	17.6%
103.185.43.140:3125	ID	Madiun	HTTP	Transparent	PT Awinet Global Mandiri : AS133360	29250 ms	20.9%
174.138.162.37:31723	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29295 ms	13.7%
103.31.235.211:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	29296 ms	9.6%
174.138.165.213:37133	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29390 ms	18.5%
174.138.162.37:29854	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29412 ms	9.1%
174.138.162.37:30065	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29447 ms	10.2%
174.138.165.211:39946	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29455 ms	3.0%
174.138.165.213:39860	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29551 ms	12.4%
103.195.252.161:84	IN	Ranchi	HTTP	Anonymous	SPEED AIRLIVE BROADBAND SERVICES PVT LTD : AS138283	29607 ms	9.5%
174.138.165.211:9738	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29636 ms	36.5%
174.138.165.213:39896	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29709 ms	12.6%
160.25.196.20:3125	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP	Transparent	PT Rnet Mitra Sentosa : AS153107	29736 ms	8.9%
45.74.31.22:17416	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	29764 ms	10.9%
174.138.165.214:53077	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29801 ms	16.2%
174.138.162.37:38226	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	29899 ms	18.7%
103.72.89.108:8097	ID	Gorontalo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Insolikh Jaringan Multimedia : AS150235	30056 ms	16.1%
174.138.165.214:33180	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30167 ms	11.9%
174.138.165.213:37142	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30205 ms	20.3%
174.138.165.213:34746	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30224 ms	12.8%
174.138.165.214:56732	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30224 ms	20.5%
174.138.165.213:35700	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30272 ms	14.5%
103.150.17.10:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Primacom Interbuana : AS133815	30376 ms	25.4%
174.138.165.211:37732	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30376 ms	18.5%
217.117.243.236:8080	RU	Odintsovo	HTTP	Anonymous	AlfaNetTelecom-AS : AS47954	30386 ms	7.5%
190.95.132.188:999	EC	Santo Domingo de los Colorados	HTTP	Anonymous	Telconet S.A : AS27947	30500 ms	14.0%
174.138.165.213:30659	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30700 ms	5.4%
185.200.177.61:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Elite	CLODO : AS216154	30703 ms	39.2%
174.138.165.213:36042	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	30827 ms	22.5%
198.244.254.77:3128	GB	London	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	30923 ms	14.7%
85.217.192.245:1414	BG	Sistov	HTTP	Anonymous	THEZONE : AS34368	31112 ms	26.4%
174.138.165.211:38273	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	31167 ms	15.4%
174.138.165.213:38630	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	31224 ms	9.6%
174.138.162.34:37046	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	31245 ms	16.1%
103.49.228.202:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Nasional Online : AS63868	31261 ms	12.7%
174.138.162.35:20017	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	31282 ms	32.8%
103.1.50.177:3125	ID	Pandaan	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	31339 ms	14.2%
174.138.165.213:35928	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Anonymous	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	31379 ms	17.6%
174.138.165.213:36117	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	SECURED SERVERS LLC : AS20454	31390 ms	21.6%
119.110.233.202:3129	TH	Chatuchak	HTTP	Transparent	Symphony Communication Public Company Limited : AS132280	31492 ms	32.4%
103.149.42.105:3125	ID	Majalengka	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Giandra Saka Media : AS150526	31534 ms	15.2%
38.19.43.73:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP	Anonymous	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	31563 ms	39.4%
163.61.245.62:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	31567 ms	13.6%

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.