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 9,441+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 42.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 9,441 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.204.209.126:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	LEVEL3 CARRIER LIMITED : AS58682	3591 ms	54.8%
45.74.31.41:8130	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3594 ms	86.7%
45.74.31.47:5069	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3598 ms	45.0%
5.75.133.113:10802	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	3599 ms	82.6%
103.124.136.219:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	3599 ms	49.1%
202.141.161.52:10808	CN	Hefei	SOCKS5	Elite	SG Ustc : AS4134	3599 ms	41.6%
45.74.31.47:12586	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3600 ms	86.7%
45.74.31.47:7208	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3601 ms	48.6%
45.74.31.41:8057	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3606 ms	64.3%
124.248.164.36:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	3608 ms	51.0%
45.74.31.46:5537	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3611 ms	72.3%
45.74.31.40:11443	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3613 ms	59.6%
45.74.31.46:4828	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3616 ms	64.3%
114.246.194.209:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	3619 ms	75.5%
213.169.52.101:8185	BG	Sofia	HTTPS	Elite	RO-NI : AS42086	3621 ms	41.5%
187.249.114.254:8080	MX	Teapa	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Transtelco Inc : AS32098	3623 ms	45.3%
200.70.56.84:1080	AR	Anelo	SOCKS4	Elite	Telefonica de Argentina : AS10834	3623 ms	45.9%
103.191.171.158:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Sahabat Manjur Grup : AS149933	3624 ms	40.4%
45.74.31.46:13558	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3624 ms	78.6%
103.191.218.51:9090	ID	Kuningan	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Replay Inti Media : AS149930	3627 ms	45.0%
45.74.31.40:7704	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3628 ms	73.3%
38.183.146.5:7777	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	3630 ms	43.0%
186.179.95.241:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Telefonica Empresas : AS15311	3631 ms	45.7%
154.57.208.127:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Trans World Enterprise Services (Private) Limited : AS135407	3638 ms	57.8%
45.74.31.41:6736	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3639 ms	100.0%
163.227.87.123:5050	PH	Mabini	HTTPS	Elite	Clian Internet and I.T. Services : AS153789	3643 ms	43.1%
120.28.82.207:8082	PH	Caloocan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	3663 ms	44.1%
91.204.57.48:8989	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	YUNTA-AS : AS47363	3664 ms	53.2%
119.93.82.236:1080	PH	Pasig	SOCKS4	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3665 ms	78.7%
189.39.118.210:5678	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	Ferreira Pinto & Cia LTDA : AS28310	3665 ms	52.8%
45.74.31.41:6428	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3666 ms	100.0%
221.217.54.146:9000	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	3671 ms	47.4%
112.201.227.236:5050	PH	Caloocan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3675 ms	47.2%
45.74.31.47:11850	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3675 ms	86.7%
103.155.166.50:8181	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Network Lintas Fiberindo : AS141064	3676 ms	41.3%
45.74.31.40:12863	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3678 ms	61.5%
45.74.31.40:15666	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3678 ms	86.7%
45.74.31.41:9814	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3678 ms	64.3%
45.74.31.47:12920	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3683 ms	61.5%
45.74.31.46:4871	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3685 ms	100.0%
202.1.24.206:8080	ID	Brebes	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Media Jaringan Nasional : AS154124	3686 ms	46.3%
45.74.31.41:7855	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3692 ms	78.6%
125.25.167.202:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	3696 ms	83.3%
165.101.26.18:8080	AF	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ARYAN DUNYA ICT : AS151081	3696 ms	54.5%
139.224.67.156:21056	CN	Shanghai	HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	3697 ms	46.8%
103.159.210.236:8080	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Genex Infosys Limited : AS152856	3701 ms	50.5%
45.74.31.46:8236	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3702 ms	44.0%
103.7.139.84:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS35916	3704 ms	58.9%
103.31.241.230:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	3704 ms	45.8%
45.74.31.47:10048	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3704 ms	85.7%

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 3,611 HTTP, 3,004 HTTPS, 737 SOCKS4, and 3,814 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 42.9% 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.