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 8,363+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.9% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.41:11046	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5718 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.47:5360	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5721 ms	66.7%
116.204.166.153:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	XeniaGroup-SRL : AS213791	5723 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.41:12461	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5726 ms	79.3%
103.109.1.117:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Shangkuriang Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS137310	5727 ms	50.1%
45.74.31.41:6530	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5735 ms	79.3%
103.161.195.22:3125	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Java Media Grup : AS141622	5741 ms	45.8%
1.20.101.27:80	TH	Pattaya	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	5743 ms	44.6%
168.195.168.182:8080	BR	Itaquaquecetuba	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	SkyNet Telecomunicacoes : AS265436	5746 ms	40.1%
45.74.31.47:10376	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5754 ms	85.7%
82.41.42.135:8181	GB	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	5754 ms	68.5%
45.74.31.41:7910	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5759 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.46:9255	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5765 ms	40.6%
101.32.94.127:8089	JP	Yokohama	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Acevillepteltd SG : AS132203	5765 ms	74.4%
45.74.31.40:15962	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5775 ms	66.7%
45.74.31.40:16412	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5781 ms	75.0%
188.132.249.141:8080	TR	Reyhanli	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	5783 ms	45.7%
45.74.31.41:6859	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5784 ms	75.9%
45.74.31.47:12632	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5786 ms	75.9%
45.161.112.227:999	CL	Salamanca	HTTPS	Elite	SERVICIOS E INVERSIONES VILLASOLIS LTDA. : AS266891	5789 ms	41.3%
45.74.31.41:5209	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5791 ms	93.8%
45.74.31.46:7175	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5792 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.47:11605	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5797 ms	53.6%
45.74.31.41:8541	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5798 ms	90.3%
45.74.31.41:10836	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5802 ms	52.8%
45.74.31.46:5061	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5802 ms	78.4%
181.119.177.229:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	5803 ms	51.0%
202.141.161.109:1080	CN	Hefei	SOCKS5	Elite	SG Ustc : AS4134	5808 ms	81.3%
45.74.31.47:16899	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5812 ms	83.3%
202.51.121.59:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	5813 ms	47.1%
45.74.31.41:11121	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5816 ms	60.7%
45.74.31.41:6233	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5821 ms	93.6%
188.72.42.241:47193	IQ	—	HTTPS	Elite	Pirmam : AS213098	5839 ms	43.3%
113.23.230.90:8080	MY	Putrajaya	HTTPS	Elite	Extreme Broadband : AS38182	5840 ms	52.7%
38.226.242.71:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	5841 ms	56.9%
45.74.31.46:5037	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5841 ms	72.0%
103.106.115.63:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Sumatra Multimedia Solusi : AS136880	5843 ms	51.0%
45.74.31.47:8257	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5846 ms	50.0%
150.107.107.152:1080	NP	—	SOCKS4	Elite	VIA NET COMMUNICATION PUBLIC LIMITED : AS45650	5851 ms	79.6%
45.74.31.47:14334	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5855 ms	53.6%
103.176.96.97:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	5869 ms	40.3%
45.74.31.46:5537	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5870 ms	74.7%
112.201.179.242:5050	PH	Pasig	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5877 ms	46.6%
111.95.55.210:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	Linknet-Fastnet ASN : AS23700	5881 ms	47.6%
221.221.157.49:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	5882 ms	61.4%
103.19.56.68:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT BINA INFORMATIKA SOLUSI : AS132637	5885 ms	46.2%
157.20.144.157:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	5887 ms	47.8%
38.194.236.106:999	MX	Ciudad Manuel Doblado	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	IENTC S DE RL DE CV : AS28458	5888 ms	56.4%
157.10.192.4:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Politeknik Negeri Pontianak : AS152347	5889 ms	40.3%
45.74.31.41:7470	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5890 ms	96.9%

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 3,152 HTTP, 2,511 HTTPS, 774 SOCKS4, and 3,230 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 44.9% 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.