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 9,751+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 37.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,751 proxies Updated 14 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.42:5264	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10013 ms	8.9%
45.74.31.41:5510	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10014 ms	21.6%
45.74.31.46:12902	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10028 ms	7.6%
120.133.82.62:44147	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	10031 ms	15.9%
45.74.31.41:12869	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10031 ms	14.4%
45.74.31.42:7995	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10034 ms	21.8%
103.84.228.12:3128	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Cemerlang Multimedia : AS55699	10037 ms	24.5%
183.178.50.58:8080	HK	Kwai Chung	HTTP	Anonymous	Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited : AS9269	10046 ms	22.1%
45.74.31.40:7623	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10049 ms	16.6%
120.133.82.62:44117	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	10050 ms	17.4%
154.58.138.230:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	MEGADATA-ISP : AS136873	10053 ms	31.2%
45.74.31.40:7195	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10056 ms	38.8%
160.25.222.205:8181	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Telemedia Prima Nusantara : AS153087	10056 ms	25.6%
45.74.31.40:10543	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10057 ms	8.7%
45.74.31.42:12424	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10063 ms	7.8%
38.191.200.243:999	CO	Villavicencio	HTTP	Anonymous	HOLA TELECOMUNICACINES COLOMBIA S.A.S : AS273134	10067 ms	20.9%
103.135.189.6:83	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	Swibi Airnet Broadband Services Pvt Ltd : AS138782	10070 ms	30.9%
45.74.31.47:15366	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10082 ms	22.2%
115.127.39.18:11211	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	10093 ms	14.6%
45.74.31.40:6741	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10101 ms	39.5%
38.199.26.35:999	CO	Montenegro	HTTPS	Elite	RENOCA GROUP SRL : AS272138	10102 ms	26.8%
103.155.169.62:8299	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Arozak Bima Yudho Sangkara : AS141065	10103 ms	25.5%
110.34.8.110:8080	NP	Patan	HTTPS	Elite	Subisu Cablenet : AS4007	10106 ms	14.1%
124.6.141.83:8082	PH	San Pedro	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	10106 ms	29.9%
45.74.31.41:7217	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10109 ms	24.8%
45.127.56.194:84	IN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Pioneer Elabs Ltd. : AS150008	10112 ms	11.6%
103.156.16.235:8818	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	RSTNET : AS141077	10113 ms	30.0%
45.74.31.42:12399	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10117 ms	11.5%
38.58.66.233:999	MX	Huejutla de Reyes	HTTPS	Elite	VELOCOM SA DE CV : AS265605	10120 ms	21.2%
45.229.17.94:999	EC	Palenque	HTTPS	Elite	TURBONET S.A. : AS271967	10140 ms	12.0%
45.74.31.46:6054	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10141 ms	23.9%
45.74.31.47:15758	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10141 ms	11.2%
45.74.31.42:14821	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10142 ms	4.9%
165.101.231.147:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Anugerah Cimanuk Raya : AS141127	10148 ms	38.3%
185.44.232.30:53281	ES	Madrid	HTTP	Anonymous	AVATEL TELECOM SA : AS200845	10150 ms	12.6%
45.74.31.46:5256	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10153 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.41:4177	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10155 ms	32.9%
45.74.31.47:12493	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10160 ms	31.3%
45.74.31.47:10036	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10163 ms	34.2%
103.81.195.187:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Rtiga Global Media : AS59150	10169 ms	29.5%
103.48.71.146:83	US	Hyderabad	HTTPS	Elite	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	10170 ms	13.4%
45.74.31.40:11224	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10182 ms	39.1%
103.171.240.170:8090	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Abs Multimedia Indonesia : AS142390	10190 ms	28.5%
208.64.37.70:8000	US	Manchester	HTTP	Anonymous	ManagedWay : AS53292	10190 ms	12.9%
103.160.40.10:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Wistel Teknologi Solusi : AS141596	10192 ms	31.8%
45.74.31.40:7769	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10197 ms	8.9%
45.74.31.46:4852	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10199 ms	34.5%
45.74.31.42:14094	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10204 ms	32.7%
45.74.31.46:4619	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10204 ms	18.4%
103.155.196.131:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	10209 ms	2.1%

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 4,110 HTTP, 3,443 HTTPS, 922 SOCKS4, and 3,491 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 37.7% 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.