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 8,233+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.3% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,233 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
201.4.69.113:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTP	Anonymous	net-High-Speed	5125 ms	51.5%
208.95.20.33:8282	US	Flemingsburg	HTTP	Transparent	ALTIUS Broadband, LLC : AS63060	5126 ms	71.2%
45.74.31.47:10566	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5126 ms	78.3%
45.74.31.41:10025	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5128 ms	54.9%
45.74.31.46:4164	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5130 ms	46.1%
45.74.31.47:5213	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5138 ms	66.7%
1.4.166.170:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	5140 ms	52.9%
103.18.77.101:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	5141 ms	40.2%
45.74.31.41:15883	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5146 ms	61.9%
45.74.31.41:10048	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5149 ms	91.3%
84.44.39.159:9090	TR	Istanbul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Borusan Telekom : AS15924	5150 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.47:10636	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5154 ms	77.3%
103.169.132.34:3128	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Alfa Omega Interkoneksi : AS142341	5155 ms	41.3%
122.160.47.30:8080	IN	Delhi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Bharti Airtel Limited : AS24560	5159 ms	43.1%
103.85.112.65:8080	AE	—	HTTP SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	////FIRST-SERVER-US : AS200740	5163 ms	81.9%
45.74.31.41:9509	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5164 ms	77.3%
45.161.191.17:999	CL	Santiago	HTTPS	Elite	TELECOMUNICACIONES ROBERTO MARCELO FUENZALIDA VALDES EIRL : AS266910	5168 ms	41.3%
122.3.149.151:8083	PH	Imus	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5169 ms	52.1%
45.74.31.41:6738	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5180 ms	92.0%
42.116.10.198:514	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	5182 ms	61.8%
45.174.243.160:999	MX	Champoton	HTTP	Transparent	SISTEMAS Y SOLUCIONES DE CAMPECHE SAS DE CV : AS265583	5183 ms	50.7%
45.74.31.47:12547	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5183 ms	57.1%
45.74.31.41:12790	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5188 ms	47.6%
103.151.22.66:8082	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT TERABYTE INDONESIA : AS140404	5189 ms	51.6%
110.39.135.194:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTP	Elite	Wateen Telecom Limited : AS38264	5190 ms	53.6%
143.198.135.176:80	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	5197 ms	49.0%
160.191.173.52:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Citra Angkasa Lintas Media : AS152003	5199 ms	55.0%
45.74.31.47:10063	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5200 ms	81.8%
45.74.31.47:13340	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5203 ms	66.7%
45.74.31.41:5549	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5206 ms	87.0%
151.158.121.73:8080	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Winer Communication : AS138623	5207 ms	45.9%
49.144.25.228:8082	PH	Imus	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5208 ms	51.9%
148.224.57.58:999	MX	Tejupilco de Hidalgo	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	RAFAEL RIGOBERTO LOPEZ OROZCO : AS272403	5211 ms	69.9%
45.74.31.47:4909	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5212 ms	53.9%
103.111.116.233:81	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Epic Garments Manufacturing Co. Ltd : AS136426	5213 ms	40.2%
180.183.163.97:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	5215 ms	62.0%
103.162.61.167:8080	ID	Yogyakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Indo Prima Akses : AS141648	5217 ms	48.4%
45.74.31.41:10986	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5219 ms	62.0%
179.1.48.35:8080	CO	Cali	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	5220 ms	57.9%
45.74.31.41:11418	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5221 ms	82.6%
202.8.29.91:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Multi Media Access, PT : AS45724	5225 ms	44.4%
45.74.31.40:11974	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5229 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.41:7097	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5232 ms	72.7%
45.74.31.47:8557	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5232 ms	62.5%
45.74.31.47:13151	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5233 ms	61.9%
45.74.31.41:7116	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5236 ms	91.7%
154.59.56.74:999	VE	Tovar Municipality	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TODONET TELECOMUNICACIONES, C.A : AS264778	5238 ms	82.0%
103.155.196.182:8080	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	5240 ms	49.8%
113.20.7.76:30001	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	5G NETWORK OPERATIONS PTY LTD : AS35916	5242 ms	54.6%
45.74.31.46:4918	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5244 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 2,966 HTTP, 2,228 HTTPS, 712 SOCKS4, and 3,494 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 44.3% 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.