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 8,466+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 47.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,466 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
172.247.27.29:11080	US	Dallas	SOCKS5	Elite	CloudRadium L.L.C : AS40065	3259 ms	95.9%
45.74.31.47:11493	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3260 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:12455	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3264 ms	90.0%
193.19.145.194:8080	IR	—	HTTPS	Elite	IR-FCP : AS44400	3272 ms	44.4%
45.74.31.40:14547	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3272 ms	55.6%
103.156.75.36:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	3279 ms	44.2%
49.148.17.188:8082	PH	Cebu City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3280 ms	68.2%
31.41.227.175:2080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Pivovar-as : AS197499	3282 ms	41.6%
139.135.170.12:8082	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	3285 ms	41.8%
57.128.249.250:9052	PL	Warsaw	SOCKS4	Elite	OVH Sp. z o. o : AS16276	3285 ms	54.8%
187.189.175.136:999	MX	Apodaca	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	3286 ms	44.5%
150.107.107.152:1080	NP	Tulsipur	SOCKS4	Elite	NET COMMUNICATION PUBLIC LIMITED : AS45650	3287 ms	60.4%
103.167.187.4:1080	NP	Kathmandu	SOCKS4	Elite	Smart Link Network Pvt Ltd : AS58504	3289 ms	57.6%
103.167.171.147:1111	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Rajeg Media Telekomunikasi : AS141983	3297 ms	47.7%
61.149.133.242:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	3298 ms	82.9%
119.63.95.3:4153	TH	Bang Phli	SOCKS4	Elite	United Information Highway Co., Ltd : AS38794	3298 ms	42.9%
103.97.141.109:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	3300 ms	47.4%
210.211.113.34:80	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	Vietel - CHT Compamy Ltd : AS38731	3300 ms	87.9%
45.74.31.41:11212	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3300 ms	66.7%
45.192.198.50:40001	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4	Elite	Akile LTD : AS401615	3304 ms	41.2%
179.189.242.5:5432	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldNet Telecom Comercio e Serviços de Telecomuni : AS28252	3308 ms	47.9%
190.89.4.182:1080	BR	Itanhém	SOCKS4	Elite	Itaconect Serviços de Comunicação e Multimidia : AS270399	3311 ms	50.3%
45.74.31.41:10486	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3314 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.46:11139	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3314 ms	55.6%
5.255.113.177:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	TIG : AS60404	3314 ms	87.5%
45.74.31.41:7191	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3317 ms	100.0%
113.161.93.6:8080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group : AS45899	3317 ms	53.2%
171.242.14.54:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	3320 ms	57.1%
114.130.89.94:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Mango Teleservices Limited : AS17806	3321 ms	60.5%
103.184.52.66:8080	ID	Semarang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Inti Kreatif Indonesia : AS141898	3322 ms	46.2%
45.74.31.40:9127	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3329 ms	100.0%
123.200.28.222:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Link3 Technologies Ltd : AS23688	3334 ms	47.2%
176.197.114.86:1080	RU	Kiselëvsk	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS39927	3335 ms	59.2%
45.74.31.47:14935	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3338 ms	100.0%
180.191.137.111:8082	PH	Taguig	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	3340 ms	42.4%
183.110.216.128:8090	KR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Korea Telecom : AS4766	3340 ms	77.3%
45.74.31.41:10977	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3340 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:14841	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3343 ms	83.3%
38.46.214.178:1111	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	3346 ms	46.4%
45.74.31.41:9661	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3356 ms	66.7%
188.132.150.246:8080	TR	—	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	3359 ms	46.4%
103.176.96.84:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	3369 ms	47.7%
45.74.31.47:15149	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3370 ms	43.7%
103.46.11.160:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	3371 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.40:15118	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3373 ms	100.0%
5.75.133.113:10808	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	3375 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.41:11799	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3377 ms	100.0%
116.204.166.40:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	XeniaGroup-SRL : AS213791	3383 ms	41.7%
45.74.31.41:5693	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3386 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.46:6814	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3387 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 3,562 HTTP, 2,748 HTTPS, 609 SOCKS4, and 2,978 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 47.9% 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.