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 9,221+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 38.4% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,221 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
182.160.101.193:1080	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Aamra Networks Limited : AS24323	2105 ms	60.9%
27.75.150.248:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS7552	2112 ms	55.7%
118.179.135.69:9090	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Amber IT Limited : AS23956	2112 ms	49.0%
152.42.186.41:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	2112 ms	66.1%
95.140.118.34:1080	RS	Belgrade	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS9125	2116 ms	43.5%
173.249.24.121:1080	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	2117 ms	100.0%
197.164.101.14:1981	EG	Giza	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	LINKdotNET AS number : AS24863	2117 ms	41.9%
221.221.157.102:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2122 ms	79.4%
114.252.202.38:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2123 ms	92.0%
27.65.113.139:1080	VN	Gò Công	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	2127 ms	86.6%
103.24.215.249:8082	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Adau Putra Network : AS132649	2128 ms	53.8%
167.99.74.174:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	2128 ms	66.9%
101.36.104.46:10808	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS5	Elite	Ucloud Information Technology : AS135377	2129 ms	93.7%
103.176.96.123:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	2132 ms	43.5%
103.174.122.120:8080	ID	Sumedang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Jaya Sejahtra Nugraha : AS147096	2137 ms	49.0%
128.199.121.61:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	2137 ms	61.1%
45.168.238.193:8443	MX	San Juan del Río	HTTPS	Transparent	Wantelco SAS de CV : AS270158	2140 ms	99.5%
221.221.144.75:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2147 ms	78.5%
212.24.108.20:11920	LT	Vilnius	HTTPS	Elite	InternetoVizija : AS212531	2147 ms	92.0%
123.121.118.107:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2150 ms	86.8%
188.215.44.164:1080	IT	Reggio Emilia	SOCKS5	Elite	Scuola Materna 'Don Luigi Guglielmi' : AS31638	2150 ms	56.7%
114.249.225.156:8888	CN	—	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2153 ms	78.7%
103.208.103.35:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Tidar Lintas Nusa : AS134648	2154 ms	44.5%
189.202.204.53:1080	MX	Ramos Arizpe	SOCKS4	Elite	Operbes, S.A. de C.V : AS18734	2154 ms	100.0%
148.230.17.250:999	GT	Guazacapán	HTTP	Transparent	Navega.com S.A : AS26617	2158 ms	96.5%
124.83.43.145:8080	PH	Cainta	HTTP	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	2158 ms	88.1%
116.101.14.169:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Viettel Group : AS7552	2162 ms	56.5%
190.102.233.100:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP	Anonymous	Pacifico Cable SPA. : AS27901	2164 ms	44.0%
123.112.162.30:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2167 ms	86.9%
128.199.253.195:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	2173 ms	69.8%
72.194.42.131:4145	US	Oklahoma City	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications, Inc : AS22773	2174 ms	73.6%
174.138.162.34:36809	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	InternetXS : AS20454	2175 ms	100.0%
46.242.39.152:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS42610	2179 ms	100.0%
61.130.176.21:4600	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	2181 ms	100.0%
128.199.116.219:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	2183 ms	63.2%
45.74.31.47:11415	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2185 ms	50.0%
160.22.207.73:8082	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Teradata Bintang Selaras : AS152825	2186 ms	50.8%
161.22.33.152:999	VE	Caracas	HTTPS	Transparent	TOP COMUNICATIONS ESTEGIA C.A : AS272809	2186 ms	100.0%
108.170.12.13:80	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Prasanna Technologies : AS20454	2186 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:13406	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2187 ms	54.9%
89.111.174.147:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC Ru-center : AS197695	2187 ms	98.9%
45.74.31.41:10181	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2188 ms	50.8%
150.241.105.252:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	u1host ltd : AS213877	2190 ms	99.6%
167.249.29.105:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	GRUPO METROWAN TELECOM SPA : AS64139	2192 ms	57.8%
177.234.221.194:999	EC	Huaquillas	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	2196 ms	66.7%
180.194.241.136:8080	PH	Bauan	HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	2200 ms	100.0%
115.147.31.8:8080	PH	Caloocan	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2203 ms	45.6%
89.43.133.131:8080	HU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	2203 ms	45.6%
183.162.197.197:8060	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	2204 ms	54.7%
185.200.176.236:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Clodo Cloud Service CO. L.L.C : AS216154	2208 ms	99.5%

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 3,627 HTTP, 2,828 HTTPS, 878 SOCKS4, and 3,631 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 38.4% 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.