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 5,944+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 5,944 proxies Updated 1 min ago

Country

Protocol

Anonymity

Min. uptime (%)

Sort by

Reset

Export .txt Export .csv

IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
49.213.59.111:8082	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT GUNUNG SUGIH BESAR NETWORK : AS139653	9091 ms	47.6%
182.52.128.41:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	9107 ms	60.9%
118.179.81.91:81	BD	Dhaka	HTTPS	Elite	Amber IT Limited : AS23956	9123 ms	44.8%
114.111.151.41:80	AU	—	HTTP	Elite	Intervolve Pty Ltd : AS45577	9163 ms	76.5%
80.78.18.216:16379	SE	Malmö	SOCKS4	Elite	ab stract : AS39287	9267 ms	73.7%
111.119.162.248:10912	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	9340 ms	49.0%
158.179.162.1:80	KR	Chuncheon	HTTP	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	9342 ms	40.4%
103.162.54.91:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Pratama Asia Globalindo : AS141645	9344 ms	47.0%
84.236.15.216:8080	HU	Erd	HTTP	Transparent	DIGICABLE : AS20845	9358 ms	52.1%
5.10.248.207:9080	IR	Tehran	SOCKS4	Elite	Customer of Simurgh : AS212607	9397 ms	44.2%
118.179.152.122:81	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	—	Amber IT Limited : AS23956	9400 ms	47.1%
69.164.244.200:1080	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Interserver, Inc : AS19318	9466 ms	75.0%
118.145.141.251:44100	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	9532 ms	84.7%
103.168.149.37:8181	ID	—	HTTP	—	TORSADA : AS142315	9543 ms	64.6%
31.187.64.243:10086	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	HostHatch LLC : AS63473	9557 ms	78.1%
206.201.3.83:8095	PH	Pasig	HTTPS	Elite	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	9562 ms	45.9%
118.145.141.251:44017	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	9572 ms	84.9%
190.97.229.118:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	VIGINET C.A : AS263703	9591 ms	81.5%
2.139.78.170:3128	ES	Madrid	HTTP	—	Telefonica_de_EspaNa : AS3352	9630 ms	41.8%
37.59.110.73:80	FR	—	HTTP	Elite	OVH : AS16276	9644 ms	41.0%
103.167.156.82:8083	ID	Pemalang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jaringan Tiang Indonesia Group : AS150554	9699 ms	40.6%
138.124.10.104:443	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Hosting services : AS41745	9772 ms	60.0%
118.145.141.251:44108	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	9778 ms	84.3%
167.86.111.116:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	9846 ms	54.7%
171.245.89.241:12328	VN	Haiphong	HTTP	Elite	Viettel Group : AS7552	9879 ms	42.2%
37.187.109.70:10111	FR	—	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	9919 ms	87.8%
156.245.246.51:7890	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Binary Networks Solutions LLC : AS62468	10015 ms	44.2%
144.76.165.249:9050	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	10223 ms	51.3%
144.31.185.62:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS4	Elite	CHSL Helsinki : AS210546	10244 ms	77.5%
61.247.186.234:1111	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	OptiMax Communication Ltd : AS38031	10345 ms	48.8%
152.53.116.71:8080	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	AT Anxholding2 : AS197540	10537 ms	97.9%
194.135.81.158:3128	LT	Vilnius	HTTP	Transparent	InternetoVizija : AS212531	10627 ms	41.8%
85.14.247.185:3128	DE	Düsseldorf	HTTP	Elite	myLoc managed IT AG : AS24961	10740 ms	61.6%
43.160.245.155:8080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	10787 ms	71.2%
78.135.77.69:3128	TR	Ümraniye	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Netlen Internet Hizmetleri Ltd. Sti : AS44620	10800 ms	41.3%
144.31.185.67:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	CHSL Helsinki : AS210546	10873 ms	66.5%
118.145.141.251:44033	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	10957 ms	83.1%
118.145.141.251:44171	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	10996 ms	82.1%
91.107.243.254:9097	DE	Frankfurt Am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner Online AG : AS24940	11004 ms	43.2%
176.126.70.111:16379	SE	Stockholm	SOCKS5	Elite	HostHatch LLC : AS63473	11061 ms	74.6%
82.148.13.136:80	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	SELECTEL-MSK : AS50340	11099 ms	54.3%
192.229.85.39:33142	SG	Singapore	SOCKS4	Elite	Antbox Networks Limited : AS138995	11103 ms	74.4%
118.145.141.251:44073	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11113 ms	82.2%
180.183.148.39:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	11144 ms	49.2%
181.78.19.82:999	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	11148 ms	41.6%
201.222.50.218:80	PY	Asuncion	HTTP	Elite	TECNOLOGIA EN ELECTRONICA E INFORMATICA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA (T.E.I.S.A) : AS28103	11162 ms	71.5%
118.145.141.251:44037	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11171 ms	82.4%
200.10.28.13:999	CO	Manizales	HTTP	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	11184 ms	47.3%
101.42.41.164:8080	CN	Beijing	HTTP	—	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS45090	11194 ms	93.9%
118.145.141.251:44027	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11205 ms	84.5%

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 2,344 HTTP, 1,859 HTTPS, 2,487 SOCKS4, and 1,879 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.

Browse by Country

View All Countries →

Browse by Protocol

View All Protocols →

HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5

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.