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
45.190.85.5:999	VE	Caracas	HTTPS	Elite	TELECOM.CORPORATIVAS TELECORP,C.A : AS269891	8342 ms	41.3%
103.25.220.246:8086	PH	—	HTTPS	Elite	IMJWANKLIK INTERNET COMMUNICATION SERVICES : AS146954	8348 ms	43.6%
213.199.53.16:8888	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	8348 ms	74.3%
103.144.54.73:8082	ID	Kedaton	HTTP	Transparent	PT GURITA CYBER NUSANTARA : AS139419	8349 ms	63.9%
114.246.196.248:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	8350 ms	86.0%
183.89.202.45:8081	TH	Phuket	HTTPS	Elite	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	8352 ms	43.6%
222.167.236.42:8080	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Grid : AS198487	8359 ms	47.3%
37.187.109.70:10111	FR	Roubaix	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	8361 ms	88.5%
45.74.31.47:13596	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8364 ms	62.9%
111.68.125.34:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Varnion Technology Semesta, PT : AS45287	8374 ms	48.7%
159.194.228.40:8888	RU	Houston	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	BEGET-AS : AS198610	8374 ms	88.2%
45.74.31.47:4354	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8378 ms	51.0%
103.116.49.115:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	MEGADATA-ISP : AS136873	8384 ms	49.9%
45.71.185.217:9991	EC	Machala	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	8387 ms	54.9%
45.74.31.41:12416	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8399 ms	97.3%
124.106.88.13:5002	PH	Quezon City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8407 ms	41.8%
45.74.31.46:10154	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8409 ms	64.5%
45.74.31.41:6800	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8412 ms	97.4%
45.74.31.47:7141	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8418 ms	60.9%
45.74.31.42:8518	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8437 ms	45.0%
45.74.31.42:16146	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8441 ms	72.0%
102.213.179.113:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTPS	Elite	NEXT THING NETWORKS Limited : AS329261	8443 ms	60.1%
126.209.107.122:5050	PH	Manila	HTTP	Anonymous	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	8445 ms	42.7%
90.156.160.234:3128	UZ	Tashkent	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	BRM-AS : AS8193	8450 ms	94.1%
77.105.160.250:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AbkhazMedia-As : AS216300	8451 ms	43.7%
103.166.0.25:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Balian Media Online Nusantara : AS141928	8456 ms	62.8%
45.74.31.41:12268	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8461 ms	56.0%
165.99.30.34:7777	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Kala Hotama Technology : AS136453	8471 ms	40.7%
45.74.31.41:9396	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8475 ms	58.2%
185.226.194.24:999	ES	Padul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Paravisa-AS : AS60711	8475 ms	53.9%
222.167.236.41:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	Grid : AS198487	8476 ms	46.7%
160.22.217.93:8082	ID	Malang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Media Solusindo : AS152841	8490 ms	54.5%
45.74.31.41:10810	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8491 ms	50.8%
190.93.182.102:3128	BR	Recife	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	A2M Tecnologia em Internet : AS269722	8497 ms	45.7%
45.74.31.41:10942	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8498 ms	57.0%
103.7.4.15:8082	BD	Natore	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	HPLink : AS138998	8511 ms	43.1%
49.147.105.198:5050	PH	Iloilo City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	8513 ms	50.7%
45.6.38.24:8080	BR	Campina Grande	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PJM TELECOM : AS266152	8522 ms	55.5%
45.74.31.40:10246	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8522 ms	50.0%
111.119.162.248:10923	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS4	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8525 ms	45.6%
131.196.50.128:8080	BR	Bayeux	HTTP	Anonymous	Portal.com STI eirele : AS265894	8565 ms	48.8%
103.144.54.53:8082	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT GURITA CYBER NUSANTARA : AS139419	8570 ms	51.7%
45.74.31.41:16127	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8586 ms	40.0%
103.205.82.246:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN MAGETAN : AS134641	8605 ms	50.5%
49.48.107.194:8081	TH	Nakhon Ratchasima	HTTPS	Elite	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	8611 ms	46.4%
203.145.218.204:3128	TW	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	National Center for High-performance Computing : AS7539	8612 ms	55.1%
200.107.235.226:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTP	Transparent	Redes y Telecomunicaciones : AS27932	8618 ms	54.8%
45.74.31.41:5246	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8621 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.47:9789	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	8623 ms	93.8%
45.198.11.171:9191	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	8631 ms	41.4%

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 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.