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 8,833+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43.5% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
42.116.10.198:514	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	3891 ms	61.8%
45.74.31.47:8739	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3895 ms	94.7%
45.74.31.47:13600	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3895 ms	56.3%
103.158.252.79:8080	ID	Brebes Regency	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Media Cepat Indonesia : AS141137	3901 ms	45.7%
45.74.31.41:8491	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3902 ms	83.3%
195.135.255.98:1080	LV	Riga	SOCKS5	Elite	SIA VEESP : AS42532	3902 ms	71.9%
118.179.205.159:9090	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS5	Elite	DhakaCom Limited : AS23956	3902 ms	46.0%
45.74.31.41:11483	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3905 ms	82.4%
49.13.22.249:10807	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	3908 ms	77.6%
115.74.200.4:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS5	Elite	xDSL Services : AS7552	3910 ms	53.8%
45.74.31.41:8774	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3915 ms	83.3%
144.217.107.25:1080	CA	Beauharnois	SOCKS4	Elite	OVH : AS16276	3915 ms	53.2%
45.74.31.47:12702	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3916 ms	44.3%
45.74.31.41:11549	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3918 ms	43.8%
45.175.137.4:999	CL	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	INGENIERIA EN INFORMATICA MADENET SPA : AS273223	3920 ms	53.1%
160.25.119.29:8080	ID	Purwodadi Grobogan	HTTP	Transparent	PT High Speed Connection Network : AS153096	3922 ms	52.3%
187.62.144.68:1080	BR	Alagoa Grande	SOCKS4	Elite	MEGALINK INTERNET : AS28160	3923 ms	84.1%
45.74.31.41:10259	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3926 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.46:5076	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3928 ms	44.9%
45.74.31.41:10309	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3929 ms	48.3%
102.215.79.167:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTPS	Elite	Icon Fiber Solutions ltd : AS329101	3930 ms	40.2%
45.74.31.47:8980	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3934 ms	51.4%
45.74.31.47:4782	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3937 ms	83.3%
61.247.186.234:1111	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OptiMax Communication Ltd : AS38031	3937 ms	63.4%
118.179.144.113:9090	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS5	Elite	Dhakacom Limited : AS23956	3938 ms	52.8%
45.74.31.41:8235	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3940 ms	82.4%
103.167.171.147:1111	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Rajeg Media Telekomunikasi : AS141983	3946 ms	48.0%
200.94.38.45:2604	MX	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Alestra, S. de R.L. de C.V. : AS11172	3946 ms	78.9%
38.226.242.61:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	3951 ms	45.0%
122.160.47.30:8080	IN	Delhi	HTTPS	Elite	Bharti Airtel Limited : AS24560	3953 ms	43.1%
45.74.31.41:5737	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3958 ms	64.7%
45.74.31.41:6193	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3958 ms	82.4%
34.140.137.151:80	BE	Brussels	HTTP	Elite	Google Cloud (europe-west1) : AS396982	3963 ms	68.1%
45.74.31.47:14359	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3968 ms	76.5%
103.177.93.30:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jalur Satu Aman : AS147145	3969 ms	58.2%
160.19.146.89:2022	ID	Tasikmalaya	HTTP	Transparent	PT Taska Sarana Nusantara : AS152775	3974 ms	46.3%
45.74.31.47:12178	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3976 ms	94.4%
38.19.43.184:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	3985 ms	47.0%
45.74.31.41:8173	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3990 ms	82.4%
45.74.31.41:8998	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3992 ms	83.3%
45.74.31.41:7240	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3993 ms	50.7%
156.155.51.117:8080	ZA	Durban	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AFRIHOST SP (PTY) LTD : AS37611	4006 ms	48.0%
200.24.217.148:999	EC	Quito	HTTPS	Elite	Otecel S.A. : AS19114	4008 ms	64.0%
45.74.31.47:11508	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4008 ms	83.3%
163.227.248.51:8818	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Rajasa Sinergi Komunikasi : AS153895	4010 ms	51.8%
38.211.68.70:999	US	Popayán	HTTPS	Elite	SEPCOM COMUNICACIONES SAS : AS269804	4010 ms	51.6%
202.40.190.74:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS5	Elite	Ranks ITT Ltd. : AS23991	4010 ms	40.1%
203.172.120.179:1080	TH	—	SOCKS4	Elite	CS Loxinfo Public Company Limited : AS4750	4016 ms	43.4%
103.11.193.76:8080	MN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	MCS Com Co Ltd : AS17882	4020 ms	48.4%
45.74.31.41:7243	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4021 ms	76.5%

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 3,210 HTTP, 2,566 HTTPS, 837 SOCKS4, and 3,532 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43.5% 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.