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 ProxyFree?

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 ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree 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 5,748+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
107.173.182.177:30368	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	ColoCrossing : AS36352	178 ms	76.7%
174.77.111.198:49547	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	—	178 ms	100.0%
147.45.136.45:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	TW Cloud : AS210976	180 ms	99.8%
154.113.196.49:5678	NG	Lagos	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS37282	180 ms	100.0%
38.51.216.56:999	VE	Maracaibo	HTTP	Transparent	Tecnoven Services C.A : AS269730	182 ms	94.5%
103.54.119.5:8000	HK	Chai Wan	HTTPS	Transparent	Tisp 03 Limited : AS63888	183 ms	99.7%
45.86.155.139:9100	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Luxvps : AS58087	185 ms	99.5%
5.45.126.128:8080	EE	Jõhvi	HTTP	Elite	Hosting Services : AS198068	193 ms	44.0%
173.208.243.148:9050	US	Kansas City	SOCKS5	Elite	Group KOM Holdings PTY LTD : AS32097	196 ms	100.0%
93.187.26.134:58080	IT	Radicondoli	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS43960	196 ms	100.0%
180.194.78.50:8082	PH	Roxas City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	198 ms	96.0%
67.201.58.190:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS5	Elite	Straxis, LLC : AS46562	199 ms	100.0%
200.48.35.126:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	INTEGRATEL PERÚ S.A.A : AS6147	200 ms	99.1%
77.222.54.205:3128	RU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	SWEB-AS : AS44112	201 ms	54.3%
159.65.230.46:8888	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	201 ms	58.7%
145.220.226.199:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTP	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	201 ms	86.8%
113.250.190.81:32735	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS5	Elite	Chinanet CQ : AS134420	201 ms	90.2%
151.80.33.14:9050	FR	Roubaix	SOCKS5	Elite	OVH SAS : AS16276	202 ms	100.0%
103.54.43.131:8080	BD	Azimpur	HTTP	Transparent	THE NET HEADS : AS134116	202 ms	97.3%
218.95.39.108:59999	CN	Nanchangshi	SOCKS5	Elite	Chinanet JX : AS139201	203 ms	93.9%
103.52.152.48:88	HK	Mong Kok	HTTPS	Elite	Vapeline Technology(hk)., limited : AS401701	203 ms	97.0%
142.93.202.130:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	205 ms	70.0%
68.1.210.163:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	205 ms	100.0%
61.191.119.134:10800	CN	Hefei	SOCKS4	Elite	—	207 ms	88.9%
31.148.207.153:80	UA	Khmelnytskyi	HTTP	Elite	MAGICOM-AS : AS43301	208 ms	77.4%
171.236.89.87:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	208 ms	89.1%
47.237.110.50:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba Cloud LLC : AS45102	209 ms	100.0%
45.174.56.21:999	MX	Puruándiro	HTTP	Transparent	2M INGENIERIA Y SERVICIOS EN TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A. DE C.V : AS270187	211 ms	98.6%
192.3.20.150:3128	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	RackNerd LLC : AS36352	211 ms	96.9%
49.149.122.155:8081	PH	Malaybalay	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	212 ms	51.5%
223.111.182.16:1021	CN	Nanjing	SOCKS5	Elite	China Mobile : AS56046	212 ms	100.0%
141.98.153.86:80	DE	Karlsruhe	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	212 ms	85.9%
178.252.165.226:1080	IR	Rasht	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS51074	213 ms	98.7%
51.222.13.193:10084	CA	Beauharnois	SOCKS5	Elite	OVH Hosting, Inc. : AS16276	213 ms	100.0%
98.190.239.3:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	213 ms	92.9%
198.98.57.207:1080	US	New York	SOCKS5	Elite	FranTech Solutions : AS53667	214 ms	99.0%
145.220.226.174:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTP	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	214 ms	78.6%
168.138.219.12:8081	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-tokyo-1) : AS31898	214 ms	100.0%
91.84.98.74:12546	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Servers Tech Fzco : AS216071	214 ms	100.0%
185.49.31.205:8080	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP	Elite	Korbank S. A. : AS35179	216 ms	86.8%
113.160.115.254:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTPS	Transparent	Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group : AS45899	216 ms	98.6%
185.157.111.3:5678	EE	Tartu	SOCKS4	Elite	Elevi : AS202652	217 ms	100.0%
178.104.234.144:8118	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	217 ms	100.0%
14.185.228.161:8080	VN	Huế	HTTP	Transparent	Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group : AS45899	217 ms	100.0%
134.249.86.47:8080	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Transparent	Kyivstar LLC : AS15895	218 ms	98.2%
200.121.48.195:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	PE-TDPERX6-LACNIC : AS6147	218 ms	98.2%
47.236.184.206:1011	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com LLC : AS45102	220 ms	100.0%
147.139.201.108:1080	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - ID : AS45102	220 ms	100.0%
124.105.87.12:8087	PH	Loma de Gato	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	220 ms	60.8%
38.58.117.72:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	220 ms	90.9%

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 2,495 HTTP, 1,783 HTTPS, 2,253 SOCKS4, and 1,639 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.9% 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.