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 9,305+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 58.1% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,305 proxies Updated 5 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
183.80.130.10:4145	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	1757 ms	41.7%
45.74.31.47:10052	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1757 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:10857	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1763 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:8371	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1765 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:9596	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1765 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:6958	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1766 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:5405	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1766 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:8098	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1767 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:10784	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1767 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:12940	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1767 ms	100.0%
58.144.196.192:39105	CN	Chongqing	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS4837	1768 ms	100.0%
150.158.47.232:7890	CN	Shanghai	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS45090	1769 ms	56.5%
45.74.31.42:17298	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1769 ms	100.0%
217.142.236.180:1080	JP	Osaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-osaka-1) : AS31898	1772 ms	92.2%
185.238.238.49:58080	PL	Przeworno	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	RDNET-AS : AS207221	1772 ms	55.0%
45.74.31.46:5176	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1773 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:13258	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1774 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.42:16798	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1774 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:12315	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1777 ms	100.0%
114.246.203.194:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1779 ms	68.5%
45.74.31.46:6417	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1780 ms	100.0%
114.246.197.252:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1784 ms	75.2%
114.253.6.84:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	1785 ms	90.5%
103.118.44.69:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Elite	ANGKOR E & C (CAMBODIA) Co.,Ltd. : AS137952	1787 ms	52.4%
45.74.31.42:17236	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1787 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:15093	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1789 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:7209	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1789 ms	100.0%
5.255.117.127:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	1789 ms	85.3%
195.13.182.210:8888	LV	Riga	SOCKS4	Elite	Apollo DDD : AS12578	1791 ms	44.5%
27.185.218.213:17981	CN	Shijiazhuang	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Chinanet HE : AS134760	1793 ms	97.5%
45.74.31.42:14126	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1793 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:12575	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1793 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:9820	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1794 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:9218	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1795 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:9950	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1795 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:7286	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1796 ms	100.0%
202.61.225.20:3128	DE	Nuremberg	HTTPS	Elite	netcup GmbH : AS197540	1798 ms	99.6%
43.156.84.41:10808	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing : AS132203	1798 ms	82.0%
187.251.224.167:80	MX	Leon	HTTP	Anonymous	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	1798 ms	41.0%
45.74.31.47:12159	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1799 ms	100.0%
159.65.129.62:8081	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1800 ms	60.1%
178.238.225.233:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	1801 ms	100.0%
167.172.76.176:9090	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1801 ms	60.8%
45.74.31.47:9968	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1801 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:5522	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1802 ms	100.0%
38.194.245.230:3128	MX	Tlacolula de Matamoros	HTTPS	Transparent	IENTC S de RL de CV : AS28458	1803 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:7513	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1803 ms	45.6%
45.74.31.47:10991	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1803 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:8984	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1805 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:15080	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1805 ms	100.0%

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 2,545 HTTP, 1,480 HTTPS, 886 SOCKS4, and 5,201 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 58.1% 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.