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 6 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
160.22.208.7:3125	ID	Purworejo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Intercon Fiber Optic : AS152829	17971 ms	18.5%
38.150.19.184:3125	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mms Digital Communication : AS153098	18040 ms	5.9%
45.74.31.42:11280	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18042 ms	10.7%
103.124.138.149:8080	ID	Sukoharjo	HTTP	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	18112 ms	27.2%
45.74.31.40:4523	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18116 ms	9.3%
45.74.31.41:7290	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18122 ms	15.1%
103.56.206.77:8099	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	Argon Data Communication : AS58477	18143 ms	16.1%
45.74.31.41:9907	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18148 ms	36.4%
163.61.55.243:8081	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP	Anonymous	PT INFINITY GLOBAL DATA NUSANTARA : AS153582	18160 ms	32.4%
45.74.31.41:5427	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18170 ms	10.9%
45.74.31.40:12470	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18174 ms	39.7%
169.239.85.121:8080	ZA	Sasolburg	HTTP	Transparent	Mezobyte (Pty) LTD : AS327943	18176 ms	25.4%
103.155.196.131:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	18186 ms	2.2%
120.133.82.62:44147	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	18210 ms	15.9%
45.74.31.40:4876	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18303 ms	13.8%
103.173.139.234:3125	ID	Semarang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Serayu Multi Connection : AS147078	18304 ms	35.1%
103.191.218.159:3125	ID	Kuningan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Replay Inti Media : AS149930	18342 ms	14.1%
103.84.228.12:3128	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Cemerlang Multimedia : AS55699	18375 ms	24.6%
45.74.31.41:4082	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18380 ms	21.4%
45.74.31.47:5902	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18382 ms	17.4%
45.74.31.40:8874	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18449 ms	27.9%
120.133.82.62:44043	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	18532 ms	13.1%
120.133.82.62:44049	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	18635 ms	5.3%
157.20.204.41:3125	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Berbaur Network Connected : AS152419	18647 ms	10.7%
45.74.31.47:9317	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18697 ms	7.7%
148.230.15.178:999	MX	Frontera	HTTP	Transparent	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	18744 ms	21.6%
120.133.82.62:44171	CN	Haikou	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	18775 ms	18.5%
148.230.15.180:999	MX	Frontera	HTTP	Anonymous	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	18776 ms	19.4%
103.148.29.41:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Dewata Solusi Tehnologi : AS140012	18786 ms	17.2%
45.74.31.40:7573	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18801 ms	19.0%
45.74.31.41:4594	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18832 ms	13.7%
45.74.31.42:15902	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18834 ms	13.0%
45.74.31.40:5752	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18846 ms	19.1%
103.164.235.110:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Bantani Media Utama : AS141916	18926 ms	8.1%
45.74.31.42:11383	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18935 ms	12.3%
103.1.50.101:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	18988 ms	26.9%
45.74.31.47:14414	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18992 ms	15.5%
103.135.189.146:84	IN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Swibi Airnet Broadband Services Pvt Ltd : AS138782	19008 ms	14.8%
182.160.101.53:12331	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	Aamra Networks Limited : AS24323	19038 ms	13.2%
120.133.82.62:44115	CN	Chengdu	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	19074 ms	21.1%
120.133.82.62:44140	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	19142 ms	14.8%
45.74.31.41:4141	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	19181 ms	21.6%
103.242.104.103:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	19221 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.42:17339	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	19342 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.41:5756	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	19386 ms	31.9%
103.183.8.185:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Cepat Multi Data : AS149404	19470 ms	19.8%
103.1.50.123:3125	ID	Pandaan	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	19491 ms	17.6%
103.148.28.181:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Dewata Solusi Tehnologi : AS140012	19598 ms	27.5%
45.74.31.42:5657	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	19764 ms	12.8%
120.133.82.62:44159	CN	Helixi	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	19776 ms	19.2%

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

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.