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
98.159.107.18:1080	US	Salt Lake City	SOCKS5	Elite	IDC : AS53850	6744 ms	65.2%
45.74.31.46:13273	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6746 ms	45.4%
180.194.67.161:8082	PH	Bacolod City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	6749 ms	52.5%
203.175.102.169:3125	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Mitra Kita Brilian : AS152014	6757 ms	45.1%
160.19.41.36:80	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	ATC INFOCOM SOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS142461	6766 ms	54.0%
114.111.151.41:80	AU	Melbourne	HTTP	Elite	Intervolve Pty Ltd : AS45577	6771 ms	70.3%
45.74.31.46:5824	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6771 ms	50.6%
45.74.31.41:4047	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6775 ms	40.1%
45.74.31.41:7880	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6777 ms	94.4%
165.16.92.246:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTPS	Elite	Aljeel Aljadeed For Technology : AS37284	6782 ms	49.5%
95.73.123.25:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	OJSC Rostelecom : AS12389	6783 ms	53.8%
159.194.228.40:8888	RU	Houston	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	BEGET-AS : AS198610	6789 ms	88.2%
201.4.69.49:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTP	Anonymous	net-High-Speed	6792 ms	43.8%
89.40.143.28:7788	IT	—	HTTP	Transparent	AS-NETJOIN : AS64445	6795 ms	64.5%
45.74.31.47:13769	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6800 ms	72.7%
45.74.31.42:15604	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6803 ms	71.4%
175.139.233.79:80	MY	Puchong	HTTP	Anonymous	TM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SDN BHD : AS4788	6804 ms	68.2%
112.203.217.178:8082	PH	Quezon City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	6805 ms	43.2%
200.36.178.42:999	MX	Reynosa	HTTP	Transparent	Pegaso PCS : AS7438	6813 ms	42.9%
45.74.31.46:4054	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6832 ms	41.6%
45.74.31.46:9511	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6833 ms	40.8%
45.74.31.47:14090	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6833 ms	75.0%
45.74.31.41:10242	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6843 ms	46.7%
103.144.54.73:8082	ID	Kedaton	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT GURITA CYBER NUSANTARA : AS139419	6852 ms	63.9%
186.190.211.67:80	GB	City of London	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	GTHost : AS63023	6854 ms	95.5%
103.179.252.165:8181	ID	Sawangan	HTTPS	Elite	PT Pusaka Kreasi Mandiri : AS149350	6855 ms	41.5%
165.16.88.218:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP	Transparent	Aljeel Aljadeed For Technology : AS37284	6858 ms	42.2%
45.74.31.41:8297	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6865 ms	44.1%
45.74.31.46:6802	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6866 ms	52.1%
45.74.31.46:6185	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6883 ms	87.4%
45.74.31.47:15297	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6883 ms	40.2%
45.74.31.42:7297	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6884 ms	42.0%
45.74.31.41:7059	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6885 ms	79.2%
45.74.31.42:16565	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6888 ms	58.0%
45.74.31.47:12924	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6892 ms	91.7%
103.147.134.116:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	6904 ms	48.2%
176.118.147.83:8080	UA	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Vinasterisk-as : AS21228	6905 ms	51.7%
160.22.206.154:8082	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Teradata Bintang Selaras : AS152825	6907 ms	48.8%
31.14.124.45:8080	IR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	to AS62265 announce AS25184 : AS25184	6911 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.41:7669	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6913 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.41:12627	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6922 ms	85.7%
103.80.82.7:8181	ID	Selong	HTTPS	Elite	PT JARINGANKU SARANA NUSANTARA : AS64300	6926 ms	51.2%
163.47.25.46:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT STAR HOME INDONESIA : AS153555	6938 ms	46.4%
45.74.31.40:12403	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6938 ms	51.2%
218.207.164.174:7890	CN	Tokyo	HTTP	Elite	China Mobile : AS9808	6939 ms	46.8%
45.74.31.46:13383	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6941 ms	48.3%
45.74.31.41:5842	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6943 ms	55.6%
45.74.31.46:6148	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6943 ms	45.7%
45.74.31.47:7208	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	6946 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.47:12422	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6953 ms	79.4%

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

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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.