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 6,968+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.3% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
192.252.216.81:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	498 ms	98.4%
113.176.46.87:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS45899	502 ms	95.4%
195.201.251.184:80	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Transparent	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	502 ms	99.9%
116.202.108.111:3128	DE	Falkenstein	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	502 ms	82.5%
38.191.194.44:999	CO	Cali	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS273103	504 ms	92.8%
185.235.16.12:80	SY	—	HTTP	Anonymous	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	504 ms	97.0%
107.152.98.5:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	505 ms	98.0%
139.59.1.14:3128	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	505 ms	92.7%
199.102.104.70:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	507 ms	97.9%
208.67.28.28:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	508 ms	99.5%
192.252.209.155:14455	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	509 ms	98.4%
142.54.231.38:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	511 ms	97.6%
67.201.59.70:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	517 ms	97.7%
161.35.70.249:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	519 ms	92.6%
195.201.249.114:80	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Transparent	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	520 ms	100.0%
27.77.229.7:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS7552	525 ms	90.0%
94.76.224.104:5002	GB	Reading	HTTP	Elite	— : AS29550	525 ms	100.0%
109.199.96.116:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS51167	525 ms	100.0%
72.37.217.3:4145	US	Syracuse	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	525 ms	97.6%
31.76.82.152:1080	PL	Warsaw	SOCKS4	Elite	SERV.HOST GROUP LTD : AS207957	526 ms	99.8%
165.225.66.38:11203	CH	Zurich	HTTPS	Elite	ZSCALER, INC. : AS62044	530 ms	99.4%
192.111.138.29:4145	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	532 ms	98.7%
139.59.1.14:8080	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	534 ms	92.7%
46.224.153.114:9050	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	536 ms	100.0%
79.110.200.27:8000	PL	Wroclaw	HTTP	Elite	Korbank S. A. : AS35179	536 ms	91.3%
159.203.61.169:1080	CA	Toronto	SOCKS5	Elite	Digital Ocean : AS14061	537 ms	100.0%
31.129.107.119:443	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	Beget LLC : AS198610	537 ms	93.6%
45.239.175.60:8080	BR	Lagarto	HTTP	Elite	ESTARNET LTDA-ME : AS268373	550 ms	79.8%
72.37.216.68:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	550 ms	97.8%
31.59.100.1:8080	CH	Opfikon	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Switzerland : AS213929	553 ms	81.5%
139.59.1.14:80	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	558 ms	92.5%
199.116.112.6:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	558 ms	98.4%
192.111.135.18:18301	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	560 ms	98.5%
139.162.78.109:3128	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Anonymous	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	561 ms	92.6%
109.69.211.18:1080	CZ	Prerov	SOCKS4	Elite	LANSERVIS-AS : AS196815	564 ms	41.6%
68.71.243.14:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	572 ms	97.9%
184.181.217.206:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	575 ms	99.3%
118.97.164.19:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS7713	576 ms	100.0%
199.229.254.129:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	577 ms	98.3%
213.226.127.45:8000	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP	Elite	— : AS9123	581 ms	97.3%
8.219.211.85:80	SG	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	581 ms	97.1%
130.193.165.54:1080	IQ	Erbil	SOCKS5	Elite	NT DMZ : AS21277	582 ms	59.2%
202.6.233.59:7878	ID	Surabaya	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS23756	584 ms	99.9%
185.79.243.153:31382	PL	Myszkow	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	KARIO-SAT : AS206957	586 ms	90.0%
152.32.85.141:8081	PH	Quezon City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	588 ms	59.2%
117.134.203.58:10800	PK	Islamabad	SOCKS5	Elite	China Mobile : AS138423	593 ms	98.1%
91.151.195.138:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	NODEX Limited : AS29329	596 ms	100.0%
139.59.1.14:1080	IN	Bengaluru	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	596 ms	58.6%
95.79.102.51:1080	RU	Nizhniy Novgorod	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Nizhny Novgorod : AS42682	597 ms	100.0%
91.185.193.115:8080	SI	—	HTTP	Elite	TELEMACH-HOSTING : AS41828	598 ms	44.7%

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 2,206 HTTP, 1,261 HTTPS, 750 SOCKS4, and 3,369 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.