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 9,205+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 51.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
95.66.138.21:8880	RU	Vladimir	HTTP	Elite	INFOCENTER : AS35645	2513 ms	88.6%
171.25.158.95:1080	SE	Vaxjo	SOCKS5	Elite	Kronnet : AS35100	2516 ms	93.2%
202.145.5.208:8080	ID	Semarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS55685	2517 ms	96.3%
72.206.74.126:4145	US	Fairfax	SOCKS5	Elite	Amalga Systems Inc. : AS22773	2518 ms	67.5%
45.74.31.40:8333	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2521 ms	100.0%
119.18.147.179:1080	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Broad Band Telecom Services Ltd : AS45326	2523 ms	55.8%
45.74.31.40:9929	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2523 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:7938	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2523 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:4982	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2524 ms	100.0%
174.75.211.222:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2524 ms	100.0%
196.0.111.186:46048	UG	Kampala	SOCKS4	Elite	Uganda Telecom : AS21491	2526 ms	40.4%
45.74.31.47:12875	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2526 ms	87.5%
118.173.88.209:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	2528 ms	56.4%
45.74.31.40:5826	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2528 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:14641	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2528 ms	42.9%
171.247.98.31:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	2530 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:7704	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2530 ms	87.5%
45.74.31.40:8349	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2530 ms	100.0%
103.117.121.56:1080	HK	Hang Hau	SOCKS5	Elite	Freezing Network Limited : AS154321	2530 ms	90.9%
5.180.19.241:1080	RU	Rostov-on-Don	SOCKS5	Elite	Yug-Telecom-K LLC : AS210135	2530 ms	99.2%
45.74.31.41:8491	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2531 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:4837	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2532 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:12170	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2537 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:15883	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2541 ms	100.0%
64.204.90.177:999	JP	Tokyo	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	U2RED S.A.S : AS273894	2541 ms	45.5%
103.189.110.50:8082	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Morizt ID : AS149749	2542 ms	48.0%
80.74.54.148:3128	DE	Sonsbeck	HTTP	Anonymous	inexio Informationstechnologie und Telekommunikation Gmbh : AS60294	2545 ms	88.5%
151.241.100.164:1080	US	Los Angeles	HTTPS	Elite	Freakhosting LTD : AS215703	2546 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:14015	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2546 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:4166	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2547 ms	54.1%
185.62.48.126:5678	IT	Isernia	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS201847	2548 ms	73.2%
72.195.114.184:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2548 ms	65.0%
89.43.133.131:8080	HU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	HS-SYR : AS216472	2548 ms	52.2%
45.4.202.147:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	Eliana Vanessa Morocho Oña : AS263238	2549 ms	99.0%
45.74.31.40:13515	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2549 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:10268	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2550 ms	100.0%
184.178.172.3:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2552 ms	100.0%
72.195.114.169:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2553 ms	65.1%
201.4.68.106:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTPS	Elite	net-High-Speed	2553 ms	42.7%
212.227.186.120:5678	DE	Berlin	SOCKS4	Elite	De Ber Ionos Cloud Txl : AS8560	2554 ms	99.9%
72.195.101.99:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2554 ms	65.0%
45.74.31.41:8366	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2554 ms	100.0%
98.178.72.21:10919	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2554 ms	40.4%
172.245.60.105:8118	US	Dallas	HTTP	Elite	RackNerd LLC : AS36352	2555 ms	100.0%
98.175.31.222:4145	US	Norfolk	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	2556 ms	65.1%
98.181.137.80:4145	US	Las Vegas	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2556 ms	65.1%
174.75.211.193:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2557 ms	65.0%
89.43.132.197:8080	HU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	HS-SYR : AS216472	2557 ms	42.6%
184.181.217.201:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2557 ms	54.7%
72.195.34.60:27391	US	Irvine	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2558 ms	65.0%

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 3,464 HTTP, 2,776 HTTPS, 601 SOCKS4, and 3,893 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 51.2% 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

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.