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 5,745+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 42% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
162.213.65.63:8080	ES	Vic	HTTP	Transparent	Vera : AS208909	100 ms	99.6%
89.175.174.212:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	Svetoservis TeleMeshanika : AS8359	100 ms	47.1%
194.58.37.234:65200	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	GLB Bulut Teknolojisi Limited Sirketi : AS48207	101 ms	99.7%
203.28.67.74:8080	PH	Cebu City	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS137074	101 ms	99.4%
61.9.32.30:58765	PH	San Juan	SOCKS5	Elite	Sky Cable Corporation : AS17970	101 ms	92.1%
93.170.123.53:1080	GB	Islington	SOCKS5	Elite	Time-host LTD : AS212913	102 ms	90.3%
85.122.120.46:30000	RO	Năvodari	SOCKS5	Elite	SC Urban Network Solutions SRL : AS39347	102 ms	99.6%
94.156.114.146:8899	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Elite	Play2go International Limited : AS215439	103 ms	98.9%
38.19.43.79:999	CO	Bogotá	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS270075	103 ms	100.0%
95.182.78.10:5678	UA	Liuboml	SOCKS4	Elite	PE UAinet : AS50648	104 ms	99.8%
5.188.159.23:2080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS49505	104 ms	98.8%
182.52.149.68:80	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	104 ms	100.0%
49.149.114.234:8081	PH	Malaybalay	HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	104 ms	75.0%
47.245.104.45:1011	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com LLC : AS45102	105 ms	93.5%
23.137.251.202:9050	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	IncogNET LLC : AS40663	105 ms	99.4%
5.129.194.48:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS9123	105 ms	99.8%
185.211.59.126:10808	IR	Tehran	HTTPS	Elite	Serverir04 : AS39368	105 ms	97.2%
103.124.137.193:8181	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS138089	105 ms	97.4%
49.13.150.79:9050	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS4	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	105 ms	100.0%
217.156.65.66:11080	MD	Chisinau	SOCKS5	Elite	Alexhost SRL : AS200019	105 ms	90.0%
131.153.163.222:30696	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS19437	106 ms	95.5%
167.71.217.74:3129	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	106 ms	100.0%
89.47.113.13:9050	TR	Istanbul	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS210538	106 ms	98.5%
153.80.242.105:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	106 ms	96.1%
198.199.86.11:80	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	106 ms	89.3%
170.64.170.204:1080	AU	Sydney	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	107 ms	85.3%
188.166.197.213:3128	SG	Singapore	HTTPS	Elite	Digitalocean : AS14061	107 ms	100.0%
122.102.126.74:8080	IN	Chennai	HTTP	Transparent	Spidigo Broadband & : AS133000	107 ms	99.3%
72.195.34.59:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	107 ms	94.1%
201.150.148.227:8080	BR	São Caetano de Odivelas	HTTPS	Transparent	M M CORDEIRO : AS61817	107 ms	100.0%
177.54.239.5:2138	BR	Araguaína	HTTP	Transparent	Aranet Comunicacao Ltda : AS262462	107 ms	100.0%
182.160.109.155:12331	BD	Dhaka	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS24323	108 ms	97.7%
61.9.32.142:58765	PH	San Juan	SOCKS5	Elite	Sky Cable Corporation : AS17970	108 ms	88.4%
103.130.182.85:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS58369	108 ms	99.5%
171.253.61.84:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	108 ms	100.0%
80.92.227.185:5678	UA	Kyiv	SOCKS4	Elite	LoadMe : AS1820	108 ms	100.0%
202.142.176.130:1080	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Multinet Broadband : AS9260	108 ms	100.0%
38.44.17.139:999	DO	Yamasá	HTTPS	Transparent	REYNOSO, S.R.L : AS272083	109 ms	95.5%
178.208.72.165:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTPS	Transparent	Iron Hosting Centre LTD : AS216139	109 ms	98.0%
165.154.7.156:8888	HK	Hong Kong	HTTPS	Elite	Ucloud Information Technology (hk) Limited : AS135377	109 ms	100.0%
5.253.63.112:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Snowd Security OU : AS57043	109 ms	100.0%
41.90.161.175:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	Safaricom Limited : AS37061	110 ms	91.7%
109.71.244.97:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS210976	110 ms	68.2%
201.4.69.49:8080	SY	Aleppo	HTTP	Transparent	High Speed : AS216472	110 ms	97.3%
88.27.115.151:3128	ES	Madrid	HTTP	Elite	RIMA (Red IP Multi Acceso) : AS3352	111 ms	100.0%
45.81.154.75:1080	CA	Vancouver	SOCKS4	Elite	Huize Holdings LLC : AS400992	111 ms	100.0%
124.158.164.149:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9341	111 ms	100.0%
203.160.58.198:4145	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	POP Jakarta : AS24527	112 ms	99.5%
131.153.163.124:8012	US	Ashburn	HTTPS	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS19437	112 ms	96.0%
83.56.15.57:5678	ES	Ciempozuelos	SOCKS4	Elite	RIMA (Red IP Multi Acceso) : AS3352	112 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 2,197 HTTP, 1,488 HTTPS, 709 SOCKS4, and 1,973 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 42% 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.