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 9,161+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 41.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,161 proxies Updated 9 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.41:4184	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3760 ms	55.8%
45.74.31.46:6829	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3764 ms	41.7%
116.204.166.151:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTPS	Elite	XeniaGroup-SRL : AS213791	3766 ms	44.5%
163.227.87.123:5050	PH	Mabini	HTTPS	Elite	Clian Internet and I.T. Services : AS153789	3771 ms	43.1%
45.198.11.164:9191	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	3774 ms	68.7%
45.74.31.46:4568	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3775 ms	92.9%
45.74.31.46:5411	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3777 ms	93.3%
110.39.151.50:1080	PK	Lahore	SOCKS5	Elite	Wateen Telecom Limited : AS38264	3778 ms	88.9%
45.74.31.41:7321	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3781 ms	48.1%
45.74.31.41:8796	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3781 ms	78.6%
195.158.8.123:3128	UZ	Tashkent	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Uztelecom : AS8193	3784 ms	86.0%
190.110.36.184:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTPS	Elite	CENTRIC MOBILITY (CEMO), S.R.L : AS271968	3797 ms	46.4%
38.95.88.126:999	DO	—	HTTPS	Elite	TELECABLE DOMINICANO, S.A. : AS272112	3798 ms	45.2%
202.141.161.109:1080	CN	Hefei	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SG Ustc : AS4134	3798 ms	93.2%
45.74.31.40:13440	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3802 ms	41.7%
45.74.31.46:5696	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3806 ms	85.7%
58.27.213.133:1080	PK	Lahore	SOCKS5	Elite	Wateen Telecom Limited : AS38264	3814 ms	48.9%
38.19.43.79:999	CO	Pereira	HTTPS	Elite	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	3815 ms	42.3%
45.74.31.41:7587	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3815 ms	65.9%
49.13.22.249:10807	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	3816 ms	84.3%
163.61.245.70:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	3816 ms	85.0%
45.74.31.46:5218	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3818 ms	100.0%
114.252.202.38:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	3819 ms	91.9%
163.61.245.73:1081	ID	Kota Sambas	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Trans Hybrid Communication : AS153664	3825 ms	42.9%
223.207.103.48:8080	TH	Udon Thani	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	3827 ms	51.4%
118.179.45.194:81	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Amber IT Limited : AS23956	3828 ms	50.3%
45.74.31.47:11520	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3831 ms	58.3%
85.155.228.112:3128	AL	Tirana	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Andrew Kristuli : AS210464	3834 ms	69.7%
38.19.43.185:999	CO	Pereira	HTTPS	Elite	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	3846 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.41:7249	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3846 ms	85.7%
180.191.121.219:8082	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	3851 ms	40.1%
38.183.146.33:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	3851 ms	47.4%
45.74.31.41:7534	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3855 ms	58.3%
45.74.31.46:4508	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3857 ms	93.3%
45.74.31.41:6159	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3869 ms	58.3%
45.74.31.40:10798	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3874 ms	43.8%
119.73.109.210:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTPS	Elite	Trans World Enterprise Services (Private) Limited : AS135407	3875 ms	70.6%
103.43.145.42:8080	PG	Port Moresby	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Digitec PNG Limited : AS63945	3880 ms	53.6%
223.25.110.37:8199	ID	Krajan Dua	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS136873	3882 ms	40.9%
160.19.19.31:8080	ID	Kediri	HTTPS	Elite	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	3885 ms	44.0%
122.160.30.99:80	IN	Delhi	HTTP	Elite	Bharti Airtel Limited : AS24560	3891 ms	52.7%
36.91.207.113:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	3893 ms	43.1%
124.105.236.145:9090	PH	Taguig	HTTP	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3895 ms	49.4%
45.74.31.47:8146	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3896 ms	69.2%
122.52.202.231:8080	PH	Antipolo City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3899 ms	55.1%
103.176.96.228:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	3904 ms	58.6%
222.128.173.231:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	3906 ms	83.9%
45.74.31.40:12474	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3907 ms	40.0%
45.74.31.47:10566	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3907 ms	71.4%
45.192.198.50:40001	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS5	Elite	Akile LTD : AS401615	3912 ms	50.9%

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 3,519 HTTP, 2,851 HTTPS, 620 SOCKS4, and 3,761 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 41.2% 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.