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 5,717+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
202.62.52.120:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4021 ms	43.2%
218.65.6.150:3128	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Chinanet : AS4134	4029 ms	97.5%
84.22.132.84:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Lovitel LLC : AS41275	4036 ms	49.2%
45.95.232.35:1080	CH	Zurich	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	4052 ms	85.5%
14.225.204.32:10800	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS5	Elite	VNPT : AS135905	4054 ms	96.4%
180.158.166.144:4145	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS4	Elite	Chinanet SH : AS4812	4058 ms	41.6%
203.189.135.105:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS23673	4070 ms	43.6%
81.168.119.85:443	GB	—	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	IOMART-AS : AS20860	4085 ms	89.3%
185.191.239.248:3128	CH	—	HTTP	Transparent	GRUPO PANAGLOBAL 15 S.A : AS264617	4085 ms	65.9%
222.129.141.199:9000	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Transparent	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	4086 ms	61.7%
120.28.168.252:5050	PH	Iloilo City	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	4087 ms	47.4%
103.197.241.209:1080	KH	Ta Khmau	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4087 ms	41.9%
223.85.21.195:8080	CN	Jinrongjie	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	China Mobile : AS139080	4106 ms	93.4%
103.41.32.182:58080	IN	Mumbai	HTTP	Transparent	Juweriyah Networks Private Limited : AS138296	4107 ms	40.2%
103.69.129.89:24444	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	HostHatch, LLC : AS63473	4107 ms	81.0%
153.80.240.37:8080	NL	Eygelshoven	HTTP	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	4108 ms	82.8%
106.1.94.48:8888	TW	Hsinchu	HTTP	Elite	kbro CO. Ltd. : AS38841	4111 ms	80.7%
118.173.91.229:8080	TH	Phuket	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	4121 ms	50.9%
79.110.200.27:8000	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP	Elite	Korbank S. A. : AS35179	4150 ms	88.1%
80.241.214.192:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	4153 ms	77.5%
101.206.186.99:8080	CN	Chengdu	HTTP	Elite	— : AS4837	4176 ms	92.1%
220.134.5.156:8080	TW	New Taipei City	HTTP	Transparent	Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. : AS3462	4176 ms	72.3%
103.189.218.76:6969	BD	Paltan	SOCKS5	Elite	Md. Ruhul Amin Sarker : AS149868	4190 ms	41.5%
165.99.14.18:1111	VN	Hanoi	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	LIENVPS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED : AS150820	4198 ms	60.9%
187.103.105.20:8085	BR	Florianopolis	HTTP	—	BR.Digital Provider : AS14840	4200 ms	41.3%
68.71.247.130:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	4209 ms	96.4%
202.62.42.167:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4212 ms	40.1%
107.181.168.145:4145	US	Miami	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	4221 ms	97.2%
203.189.135.73:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS23673	4224 ms	45.1%
46.247.41.222:443	KZ	—	HTTP	—	PSKZ-ALA : AS48716	4225 ms	61.8%
64.112.184.210:3128	US	Richmond	HTTP	Elite	Hosted Backbone : AS14713	4250 ms	99.8%
107.152.98.5:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	4258 ms	97.4%
104.237.139.130:1081	US	Richardson	SOCKS4	Elite	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	4275 ms	75.8%
103.138.145.228:1999	BD	Kishorganj	SOCKS5	Elite	NEEFIT : AS139008	4283 ms	41.8%
120.46.201.148:1337	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Huawei Cloud Service data center : AS55990	4306 ms	88.2%
120.46.197.14:1081	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Huawei Cloud Service data center : AS55990	4327 ms	47.7%
109.120.138.241:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Aeza International LTD : AS210644	4330 ms	49.5%
47.254.237.222:8118	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4331 ms	91.1%
123.57.1.78:8001	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	4332 ms	48.1%
103.172.42.229:2222	ID	Karawang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	4335 ms	61.8%
186.97.236.99:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Colombia Movil : AS27831	4335 ms	60.0%
47.254.195.196:8080	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4337 ms	48.4%
118.145.141.251:45237	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	4338 ms	93.0%
149.129.213.200:80	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4339 ms	90.8%
110.238.74.184:7302	ZA	Johannesburg	SOCKS4	Elite	HUAWEI INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. : AS136907	4351 ms	49.7%
95.66.138.21:8880	RU	Vladimir	HTTP	Elite	INFOCENTER : AS35645	4353 ms	83.5%
159.138.169.48:8080	ZA	Johannesburg	SOCKS4	Elite	HUAWEI INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. : AS136907	4356 ms	48.5%
115.29.149.2:8499	CN	Qingdao	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	4363 ms	50.2%
5.255.103.55:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	4370 ms	83.2%
174.77.111.196:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	4374 ms	99.2%

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 2,324 HTTP, 1,690 HTTPS, 2,311 SOCKS4, and 1,702 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33.2% 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.