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 8,859+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,859 proxies Updated 13 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
197.157.195.154:1080	BI	Mabanda	SOCKS4	Elite	SPIDERNET SPRL BURUNDI : AS37429	5064 ms	62.4%
123.119.179.161:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	5065 ms	82.8%
45.74.31.47:15818	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5065 ms	75.0%
45.175.167.134:999	EC	Machala	HTTP	Transparent	IPv4 address block not managed by the RIPE NCC	5068 ms	40.3%
177.234.221.197:999	EC	Huaquillas	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	5070 ms	67.8%
114.249.209.219:8888	CN	Haidian	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	5072 ms	84.4%
45.74.31.41:9633	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5075 ms	63.6%
158.179.58.126:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Anonymous	Oracle Corporation : AS11506	5078 ms	66.4%
38.46.214.243:1111	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	5082 ms	45.8%
45.74.31.41:8540	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5082 ms	63.2%
49.151.200.251:8080	PH	Baguio City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5082 ms	49.9%
65.21.252.66:10803	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	5083 ms	63.9%
45.74.31.41:8574	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5095 ms	51.2%
45.74.31.47:12444	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5095 ms	68.4%
45.74.31.41:8755	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5098 ms	90.5%
45.74.31.47:9994	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5098 ms	81.0%
45.74.31.46:6297	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5100 ms	51.5%
45.74.31.47:9117	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5101 ms	65.0%
103.147.134.145:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	5104 ms	59.9%
47.99.133.254:8888	CN	Hangzhou	HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5105 ms	85.8%
45.74.31.41:10594	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5107 ms	78.5%
103.51.205.114:8082	ID	Surakarta	HTTPS	Elite	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	5109 ms	50.2%
223.75.121.218:12120	CN	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	China Mobile : AS9808	5110 ms	81.8%
45.74.31.47:8941	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5112 ms	90.5%
219.148.171.178:9445	CN	Hechi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Chinanet NM : AS4134	5114 ms	86.6%
45.74.31.46:5775	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5116 ms	69.7%
125.16.250.62:8080	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Bharti Airtel Limited : AS9498	5119 ms	43.8%
45.74.31.42:15499	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5119 ms	68.4%
45.74.31.41:7209	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5120 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.41:7757	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5120 ms	86.4%
27.109.158.122:80	MO	—	HTTP	Elite	Companhia de Telecomunicacoes de Macau : AS4609	5123 ms	89.6%
45.43.60.220:8080	JP	Tokyo	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	UCLOUD : AS135377	5127 ms	77.3%
114.246.194.209:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	5128 ms	75.6%
45.74.31.41:9559	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5131 ms	80.0%
49.146.155.183:8082	PH	Bacolod City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5135 ms	53.3%
45.74.31.46:4164	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5137 ms	45.8%
45.74.31.41:8173	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5139 ms	85.7%
45.74.31.46:5860	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5140 ms	75.0%
103.147.134.116:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	5143 ms	48.0%
105.214.51.178:5678	ZA	Johannesburg	SOCKS4	Elite	MTN SA : AS16637	5144 ms	95.0%
1.4.166.170:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	5152 ms	53.7%
45.74.31.41:10259	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5156 ms	81.0%
45.74.31.41:12728	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5158 ms	40.6%
45.74.31.47:7434	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5160 ms	65.2%
45.74.31.46:4043	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5160 ms	84.5%
60.50.6.100:3128	MY	Cyberjaya	HTTP	Transparent	Adsl Streamyx : AS4788	5163 ms	62.6%
45.74.31.41:11392	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5174 ms	65.5%
45.74.31.41:9669	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5176 ms	84.2%
45.74.31.47:12905	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5176 ms	75.0%
122.54.212.18:8070	PH	Manila	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5180 ms	69.1%

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 3,302 HTTP, 2,597 HTTPS, 835 SOCKS4, and 3,455 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43% 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.