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 8,008+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 45.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,008 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
142.249.112.84:8088	US	Hong Kong	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	DataSphere-Limited : AS209109	6546 ms	47.2%
45.74.31.41:9439	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6553 ms	76.5%
45.74.31.47:10271	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6554 ms	72.7%
45.74.31.47:11218	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6556 ms	43.1%
45.74.31.40:9818	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6563 ms	42.3%
195.191.158.128:8080	RU	—	HTTP	Anonymous	INTELSC-AS : AS50577	6568 ms	84.0%
103.215.187.67:8080	ID	South Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jaringan Inti Exadata : AS141664	6577 ms	48.0%
45.74.31.47:4909	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6578 ms	59.4%
45.74.31.41:12418	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6579 ms	41.0%
148.224.47.211:3128	MX	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AS274413 - JOSE MANUEL JACINTO GARCIA : AS274413	6585 ms	43.1%
45.74.31.47:14561	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6596 ms	61.5%
210.213.99.36:8081	PH	Cebu City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	6598 ms	40.1%
95.73.123.25:8888	RU	Balashikha	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	6604 ms	94.0%
45.74.31.40:16730	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6608 ms	83.3%
45.74.31.47:15277	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6608 ms	51.4%
49.151.91.119:8082	PH	Solano	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	6617 ms	100.0%
160.25.242.250:8080	ID	Magetan	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Sarana Media Cemerlang : AS142347	6618 ms	44.5%
45.74.31.41:11438	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6618 ms	72.7%
1.4.141.66:80	TH	Udon Thani	HTTPS	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	6631 ms	48.9%
45.74.31.42:14267	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6633 ms	62.5%
177.234.221.197:999	EC	Huaquillas	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	6635 ms	67.8%
45.74.31.46:6075	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6636 ms	55.3%
45.74.31.46:5808	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6636 ms	54.3%
103.111.116.233:81	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	Epic Garments Manufacturing Co. Ltd : AS136426	6639 ms	40.2%
45.74.31.41:8795	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6642 ms	73.5%
45.74.31.42:17816	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6645 ms	50.0%
201.4.65.103:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	net-High-Speed	6647 ms	41.9%
103.147.135.19:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	6648 ms	47.1%
45.74.31.47:9373	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6649 ms	82.4%
45.74.31.46:7109	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6657 ms	50.8%
49.149.112.44:8081	PH	Malaybalay	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	6658 ms	47.5%
182.253.144.20:4153	ID	Padang	SOCKS4	Elite	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	6663 ms	61.7%
103.152.148.31:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	6665 ms	69.1%
103.189.119.119:7777	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Tekling Media Telematika : AS149883	6666 ms	45.6%
45.74.31.47:10469	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6669 ms	52.1%
45.198.20.223:8080	ID	Victoria	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	6688 ms	45.4%
103.169.128.154:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Media Akses Data : AS142342	6694 ms	45.8%
103.158.210.21:8090	BD	Lamongan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Digital Media Telematika : AS136121	6700 ms	48.8%
45.74.31.41:11799	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6703 ms	85.7%
45.74.31.41:12013	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6704 ms	60.9%
45.74.31.42:14986	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6707 ms	47.0%
45.74.31.42:20263	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6708 ms	68.7%
45.74.31.41:11344	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6712 ms	91.7%
103.68.233.253:8083	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Oren Abadi Sakti : AS150541	6724 ms	59.2%
103.19.78.125:1080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	6726 ms	46.9%
45.74.31.41:7789	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6727 ms	94.6%
181.79.178.109:8080	AR	—	HTTPS	Elite	IPv4 address block not managed by the RIPE NCC	6728 ms	40.3%
157.15.212.38:8080	ID	Lamongan	HTTPS	Elite	PT Griya Akses Teknologi : AS152406	6730 ms	44.8%
45.74.31.41:5814	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6732 ms	58.1%
202.152.134.202:8071	ID	Yogyakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT JEMBATAN CITRA NUSANTARA : AS23951	6742 ms	44.0%

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 3,020 HTTP, 2,362 HTTPS, 795 SOCKS4, and 2,984 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 45.7% 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.