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 8,448+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,448 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
160.19.41.37:80	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ATC INFOCOM SOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS142461	4473 ms	52.2%
45.74.31.41:6530	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4475 ms	72.2%
45.74.31.41:7411	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4477 ms	48.6%
91.204.57.48:8989	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	Yunta Ltd : AS47363	4477 ms	52.1%
45.74.31.41:11187	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4479 ms	77.8%
2.28.105.45:8888	DE	Falkenstein	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	4483 ms	71.4%
101.255.104.54:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	4504 ms	48.4%
202.141.161.109:1080	CN	Hefei	HTTP	Elite	SG Ustc : AS4134	4512 ms	91.3%
163.172.167.48:80	FR	Paris	HTTP	Elite	ONLINE : AS12876	4512 ms	50.2%
45.74.31.40:15000	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4513 ms	68.4%
45.198.10.106:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	4516 ms	55.9%
45.149.24.52:8080	UA	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ASDETUK : AS61317	4522 ms	41.9%
156.225.20.83:1080	HK	Tseung Kwan O	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS401696	4522 ms	95.2%
45.74.31.41:10912	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4526 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.41:8476	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4527 ms	43.2%
45.74.31.40:14143	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	4536 ms	63.6%
161.22.33.194:999	VE	Caracas	HTTPS	Elite	THUNDERNET, C.A. : AS272809	4536 ms	45.9%
45.74.31.47:9810	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4537 ms	41.4%
102.129.229.131:1081	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	CSNE : AS138156	4537 ms	94.9%
65.21.252.66:10813	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	4541 ms	64.6%
83.219.1.130:5678	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	4544 ms	48.0%
45.74.31.40:17153	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	4544 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.41:6584	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4546 ms	66.7%
45.74.31.41:8872	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4546 ms	89.5%
45.74.31.41:6411	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4550 ms	53.5%
45.74.31.41:7763	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4552 ms	89.5%
103.31.233.35:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	4557 ms	43.9%
45.74.31.46:6719	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	4557 ms	48.0%
45.74.31.41:10048	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4572 ms	89.5%
45.74.31.41:7042	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4580 ms	52.9%
45.74.31.41:8452	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4583 ms	95.0%
45.74.31.41:6887	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4586 ms	50.0%
103.7.4.15:8082	BD	Natore	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	HPLink : AS138998	4588 ms	42.1%
45.74.31.46:5586	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4588 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.41:12627	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4589 ms	84.2%
168.228.140.145:999	AR	Caleta Olivia	HTTP	Anonymous	Luciano Gabriel Chersanaz (Ubnet Datacenter) : AS264689	4591 ms	55.9%
45.74.31.46:4375	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4592 ms	58.8%
38.123.74.98:999	MX	Tecomán	HTTP	Transparent	VELOCOM, S.A DE C.V : AS265605	4597 ms	59.7%
45.74.31.47:14520	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4597 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.41:8814	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4602 ms	43.0%
198.111.166.184:80	US	Westland	HTTP	Elite	The Library Network : AS237	4602 ms	49.4%
103.178.171.113:8181	ID	Madiun	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	4603 ms	43.9%
45.74.31.41:8989	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4607 ms	72.2%
45.74.31.41:6576	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4608 ms	83.3%
45.74.31.47:7270	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4608 ms	40.9%
45.74.31.47:13441	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4608 ms	72.2%
45.74.31.41:4332	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4611 ms	67.1%
45.74.31.41:6155	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	4612 ms	41.1%
34.81.160.132:80	TW	Taipei	HTTP	Elite	Google Cloud (asia-east1) : AS396982	4614 ms	41.2%
152.70.237.238:3128	KR	Seoul	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-seoul-1) : AS31898	4624 ms	44.1%

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 3,115 HTTP, 2,414 HTTPS, 812 SOCKS4, and 3,322 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43.9% 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.