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 7,730+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:12422	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8081 ms	88.4%
193.33.157.21:8080	NL	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Enflow : AS209626	8082 ms	41.6%
91.203.61.52:6789	UA	Dnipro	HTTPS	Elite	UCMA-AS : AS44894	8084 ms	45.2%
119.93.158.162:9090	PH	Caloocan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8085 ms	88.9%
45.74.31.41:8850	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8085 ms	86.8%
157.20.122.98:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	8100 ms	49.7%
45.74.31.41:11869	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8116 ms	93.0%
36.50.184.90:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Parsaoran Global Datatrans : AS58495	8120 ms	48.4%
45.74.31.41:7059	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8121 ms	71.0%
45.74.31.42:17778	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8130 ms	47.8%
154.19.39.111:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	8138 ms	48.4%
161.22.33.150:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	THUNDERNET, C.A. : AS272809	8139 ms	42.9%
45.74.31.46:4350	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8141 ms	85.7%
103.124.136.219:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	8143 ms	49.5%
182.79.60.210:3129	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Bharti Airtel Limited : AS9498	8145 ms	50.1%
103.92.26.190:4002	VN	Go Vap	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	— : AS135915	8148 ms	71.8%
110.232.78.195:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Media Antar Nusa : AS23679	8153 ms	45.4%
45.74.31.46:6061	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8155 ms	41.9%
45.74.31.40:5852	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8163 ms	45.3%
45.74.31.47:6604	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8163 ms	45.8%
45.74.31.41:11608	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8165 ms	80.6%
185.226.194.226:999	ES	Padul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Paravisa-AS : AS60711	8170 ms	45.3%
45.74.31.41:11212	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8171 ms	81.3%
45.74.31.46:6379	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8171 ms	40.2%
45.74.31.47:14776	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8179 ms	96.6%
202.166.175.203:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTPS	Elite	Web Concepts (Pvt) Ltd : AS55501	8183 ms	41.0%
161.22.33.169:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Anonymous	THUNDERNET, C.A. : AS272809	8223 ms	45.3%
45.74.31.46:7657	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8227 ms	57.8%
31.47.38.2:80	IR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	to AS62265 announce AS25184 : AS25184	8232 ms	44.3%
45.198.20.239:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	8232 ms	51.0%
187.251.251.161:999	MX	Miguel Hidalgo	HTTP	Transparent	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	8243 ms	44.5%
103.125.174.151:1111	ID	Lubuk Pakam	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Trinity Teknologi Nusantara : AS139415	8255 ms	41.4%
45.74.31.47:10134	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8255 ms	91.0%
45.74.31.46:4725	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8263 ms	43.9%
180.194.103.158:8082	PH	Davao City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8270 ms	48.2%
47.100.43.14:3128	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Transparent	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	8274 ms	57.1%
103.171.245.126:8080	ID	Ngawi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Data Arta Sedaya : AS141674	8278 ms	55.4%
45.74.31.47:10105	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8280 ms	77.1%
5.161.50.82:8118	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Anonymous	HETZNER-CLOUD2-AS : AS213230	8280 ms	59.9%
157.20.207.39:8080	ID	Cibungur	HTTPS	Elite	PT Erajaya Telco Indonesia : AS152436	8281 ms	40.8%
202.47.188.205:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	8282 ms	40.2%
45.74.31.47:13975	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8283 ms	72.2%
45.74.31.42:14520	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8286 ms	50.0%
185.225.41.170:8080	SY	Damascus	HTTPS	Elite	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	8288 ms	42.9%
170.254.228.90:999	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Anonymous	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	8290 ms	40.2%
112.204.105.222:8082	PH	Antipolo City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8292 ms	46.9%
45.74.31.46:7009	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8293 ms	57.6%
115.178.50.124:8080	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Simaya Jejaring Mandiri : AS38783	8322 ms	46.2%
111.119.162.248:10921	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS4	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8327 ms	47.9%
115.178.55.221:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Simaya Jejaring Mandiri : AS38783	8330 ms	49.2%

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 2,991 HTTP, 2,327 HTTPS, 886 SOCKS4, and 2,649 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 44.8% 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.