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 ProxyFree?

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 ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree 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 5,743+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
141.11.187.9:10800	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS16276	606 ms	100.0%
34.44.49.215:80	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP	Elite	—	610 ms	100.0%
202.28.194.139:31280	TH	Chiang Mai	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Office of Info.Tech. Admin. Educational Development : AS4621	613 ms	99.7%
213.163.115.194:8080	XK	Pristina	HTTP	Transparent	Telekomi i Kosovës : AS8661	614 ms	99.5%
38.156.23.225:999	DO	Puerto Plata	HTTP	Transparent	Peniel Wilfi S.R.L : AS64134	618 ms	99.8%
189.124.85.77:33333	BR	Presidente Bernardes	HTTP	Transparent	Vero S.A : AS28287	618 ms	100.0%
5.45.119.70:1080	EE	Jõhvi	SOCKS5	Elite	Hosting Services : AS198068	624 ms	66.4%
151.242.88.126:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTPS	Transparent	Hostkey B V : AS57043	625 ms	100.0%
72.56.73.224:80	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Timeweb, LLP : AS210976	628 ms	100.0%
93.93.61.153:1080	LT	Vilnius	SOCKS4	Elite	Intesta : AS44613	635 ms	100.0%
36.92.199.158:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	—	636 ms	99.8%
89.144.20.144:10800	TR	Istanbul	SOCKS5	Elite	AltunHOST : AS203516	639 ms	100.0%
186.148.184.18:999	CO	Bogotá	HTTP	Transparent	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	645 ms	94.8%
74.207.236.113:8888	US	Atlanta	HTTP	Anonymous	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	652 ms	96.9%
103.175.242.70:808	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Discovery Internet : AS134562	659 ms	76.9%
190.0.246.211:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	660 ms	94.8%
119.93.178.99:8081	PH	Makati City	HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	672 ms	89.1%
104.154.186.48:80	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Google Cloud (us-central1) : AS396982	684 ms	52.1%
38.172.170.154:999	VE	El Valle	HTTP	Transparent	RED SERVITEL, CA : AS270026	688 ms	96.6%
34.69.61.247:80	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Google Cloud (us-central1) : AS396982	688 ms	50.7%
83.147.216.208:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	NetCrafters OU : AS203273	691 ms	99.2%
209.38.214.48:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	693 ms	85.7%
45.168.238.193:8443	MX	San Juan del Río	HTTPS	Transparent	Wantelco SAS de CV : AS270158	701 ms	99.5%
82.65.237.58:9050	FR	Paris	SOCKS5	Elite	ProXad network / Free SA : AS12322	702 ms	100.0%
132.243.120.54:808	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Clodo Cloud Service CO. L.L.C : AS216154	702 ms	61.8%
95.31.32.90:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	—	705 ms	99.6%
137.66.1.45:80	US	Gunnison	HTTP	Transparent	Fly.io, Inc : AS40509	705 ms	98.6%
134.209.18.113:1088	GB	Slough	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	706 ms	97.8%
196.1.97.198:80	SN	Dakar	HTTP	Elite	—	708 ms	100.0%
192.252.215.5:16137	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	708 ms	100.0%
103.20.61.251:1080	HK	Tsim Sha Tsui	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS133380	712 ms	100.0%
173.212.240.48:8888	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CONTABO : AS51167	712 ms	68.4%
115.127.31.66:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Elite	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	713 ms	71.9%
184.181.217.194:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	—	714 ms	100.0%
145.133.83.62:3128	GB	City of London	HTTPS	Elite	Microsoft Azure Cloud (uksouth) : AS8075	715 ms	100.0%
129.226.93.232:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Transparent	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	716 ms	84.6%
185.137.93.173:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Freakhosting LTD : AS215703	717 ms	42.3%
181.78.74.253:999	CO	Montelíbano	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	730 ms	91.1%
181.78.74.252:999	CO	María la Baja	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	731 ms	91.0%
31.76.111.88:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Aurorix Networks, Frankfurt : AS216039	733 ms	100.0%
40.67.240.160:443	IE	Dublin	HTTPS	Elite	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	736 ms	91.2%
27.34.242.98:80	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Anonymous	Real soft WAN : AS45648	748 ms	97.7%
43.165.126.68:10808	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	756 ms	77.6%
199.66.182.232:4145	US	Stockbridge	SOCKS4	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	762 ms	99.7%
199.66.183.251:4145	US	Stockbridge	SOCKS4	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	764 ms	100.0%
85.8.47.209:7080	SE	Umea	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	BREDBAND2 : AS29518	766 ms	99.9%
47.89.184.18:3128	US	Charlottesville	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	ALICLOUD-US : AS45102	773 ms	83.1%
145.220.226.135:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTPS	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	774 ms	80.8%
199.66.183.226:4145	US	Stockbridge	SOCKS4	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	774 ms	100.0%
103.155.196.47:8181	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	778 ms	45.7%

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 2,481 HTTP, 1,744 HTTPS, 2,229 SOCKS4, and 1,669 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33.8% 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

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.