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 8,793+ 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
45.74.31.41:9817	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5514 ms	91.7%
103.144.54.73:8082	ID	Kedaton	HTTPS	Elite	PT GURITA CYBER NUSANTARA : AS139419	5521 ms	63.8%
45.74.31.41:9276	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5521 ms	83.3%
203.112.75.209:1111	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OptiMax Communication Ltd : AS38031	5522 ms	51.9%
202.59.201.175:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	5523 ms	48.4%
45.74.31.47:11010	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5538 ms	52.9%
45.74.31.41:6543	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5545 ms	94.3%
45.74.31.47:16280	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5548 ms	80.0%
103.147.135.28:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTP	Anonymous	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	5549 ms	41.9%
45.74.31.47:13975	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5551 ms	71.9%
165.101.43.125:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	5552 ms	46.9%
162.240.19.30:80	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Unified Layer : AS46606	5554 ms	65.0%
67.215.226.71:999	US	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	HostPapa : AS36352	5556 ms	41.1%
109.69.211.18:1080	CZ	Prerov	SOCKS4	Elite	LANSERVIS-AS : AS196815	5557 ms	42.2%
31.220.78.244:80	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	5563 ms	71.8%
45.74.31.41:11159	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5570 ms	57.7%
45.8.88.156:8095	RU	Voronezh	HTTP	Transparent	VORONEZHTELECOM-AS : AS43991	5572 ms	40.6%
45.74.31.41:7850	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5575 ms	67.7%
45.74.31.46:13356	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5575 ms	55.2%
45.74.31.40:13866	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5580 ms	85.7%
70.36.125.37:10808	US	Los Angeles	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Perfect International, Inc : AS22439	5580 ms	61.6%
185.133.239.244:16299	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	OCKNet : AS202252	5583 ms	47.9%
185.238.236.226:58080	PL	Przeworno	HTTPS	Elite	RDNET-AS : AS207221	5587 ms	59.9%
45.74.31.40:10347	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5589 ms	45.7%
45.74.31.46:6940	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5591 ms	44.4%
103.68.215.52:8080	ID	Sepatan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Media Grasi Internet : AS150517	5596 ms	46.8%
103.158.210.7:8090	BD	Lamongan	HTTPS	Elite	PT Digital Media Telematika : AS136121	5597 ms	43.1%
45.74.31.40:10201	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5598 ms	43.5%
178.208.72.165:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	IRONHOST : AS216139	5599 ms	57.0%
45.74.31.47:4518	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5602 ms	74.2%
45.74.31.47:13600	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5609 ms	56.7%
45.74.31.41:8194	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5613 ms	52.1%
45.191.235.53:999	CO	La Dorada	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	WIRELESS COLOMBIA S.A.S. : AS269895	5614 ms	50.4%
45.74.31.47:16437	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5624 ms	87.5%
45.74.31.47:13095	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5624 ms	91.3%
45.74.31.42:13113	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5628 ms	85.7%
177.234.245.71:9696	EC	Guayaquil	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	5629 ms	47.5%
149.210.1.176:18080	GR	Fira	HTTPS	Elite	Cosmote Mobile Telecommunications S.A. : AS29247	5630 ms	44.6%
114.246.197.252:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	5638 ms	75.5%
45.74.31.41:6592	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5639 ms	55.2%
45.38.22.64:999	VE	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CORPORACION GALA IT, C.A. : AS263767	5640 ms	52.6%
2.26.234.4:8080	GB	Gloucester	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia : AS58369	5641 ms	40.9%
114.249.213.204:8888	CN	Haidian	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	5642 ms	83.3%
45.74.31.47:13898	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5650 ms	47.1%
45.74.31.40:14663	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	5655 ms	78.4%
185.226.195.251:2222	ES	Dos Hermanas	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	pinkbear : AS211141	5656 ms	51.3%
38.58.174.8:999	MX	Ixtlahuaca de Rayon	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Cogent Communications : AS174	5663 ms	48.1%
120.92.88.147:80	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Kingsoft Cloud Internet Technology Co., Ltd : AS59019	5664 ms	93.8%
186.190.211.67:80	GB	London	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	objx.net : AS63023	5667 ms	81.9%
103.165.155.50:1111	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Jaringan Keluarga Bersama : AS141921	5676 ms	40.7%

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 3,591 HTTP, 2,775 HTTPS, 801 SOCKS4, and 3,232 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.