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 7,486+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:11674	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9556 ms	55.6%
194.124.36.16:8080	TR	Antakya	HTTPS	Elite	highspeed : AS202561	9565 ms	44.0%
45.74.31.41:9099	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9573 ms	59.6%
45.74.31.42:9701	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9574 ms	60.4%
193.187.107.120:8095	RU	Voronezh	HTTP	Transparent	VORONEZHTELECOM-AS : AS43991	9584 ms	44.8%
103.156.96.131:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Karya Panca Telekomunikasi : AS141087	9607 ms	49.5%
45.74.31.47:10549	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9609 ms	43.8%
110.93.236.171:8080	PK	Karachi	HTTPS	Elite	Trans World Enterprise Services (Private) Limited : AS135407	9624 ms	42.6%
38.199.30.82:999	CO	Cali	HTTP	Anonymous	CONEXION COMERCIALIZACION DE SERVICIOS DE TELECOMUNICACIONES EMPALMERIA Y CONSTR : AS272137	9631 ms	40.4%
45.74.31.42:17178	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9636 ms	82.4%
45.74.31.47:15656	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9646 ms	42.0%
103.180.127.114:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	9651 ms	47.3%
2.27.98.183:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	HGC Global Communications Limited : AS9304	9678 ms	56.0%
45.67.213.4:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	ITSOFT-AS : AS48614	9680 ms	42.1%
45.74.31.47:15120	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9686 ms	93.3%
103.166.171.97:8080	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Shubas Broadband Internet Service : AS142124	9726 ms	44.9%
45.74.31.40:12172	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9743 ms	51.2%
45.74.31.47:9789	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9746 ms	91.1%
2.139.41.14:3128	ES	Madrid	HTTPS	Elite	Telefonica_de_EspaNa : AS3352	9751 ms	52.0%
45.74.31.41:12081	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9754 ms	74.4%
85.117.56.29:8080	GE	Tbilisi	HTTPS	Elite	CCS Autonomous System : AS20771	9755 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.42:16329	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9784 ms	64.7%
160.19.41.55:80	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ATC INFOCOM SOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS142461	9791 ms	60.6%
119.93.128.161:8082	PH	Makati City	HTTP	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9794 ms	41.6%
187.102.211.202:3128	PE	Lima	HTTPS	Elite	INTEL COMUNICACIONES PERU SAC : AS270006	9808 ms	47.1%
202.58.77.73:800	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT Data Buana Nusantara : AS138886	9814 ms	51.7%
38.172.130.175:999	PE	Lima	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	CONEX TV E.I.R.L. : AS273133	9823 ms	45.8%
45.74.31.41:13291	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9825 ms	45.5%
123.119.177.72:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	9831 ms	81.0%
123.121.118.107:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	9857 ms	85.4%
183.89.202.45:8081	TH	Phuket	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	9859 ms	43.6%
47.100.43.14:3128	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Transparent	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	9862 ms	57.2%
45.74.31.47:14006	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9866 ms	73.7%
103.51.205.114:8082	ID	Surakarta	HTTPS	Elite	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	9903 ms	50.5%
103.246.109.114:8080	PK	—	HTTPS	Elite	Connect Communication : AS132165	9913 ms	56.6%
45.74.31.42:17380	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9915 ms	44.1%
45.74.31.42:13306	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9921 ms	47.7%
45.74.31.41:11699	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9937 ms	81.8%
45.74.31.47:9775	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9946 ms	90.0%
180.191.137.251:5050	PH	Taguig	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9958 ms	40.8%
103.183.58.230:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Core Digital Network : AS149409	9960 ms	47.3%
45.74.31.42:17479	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9978 ms	55.6%
79.137.202.109:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Aeza International LTD : AS210644	9984 ms	55.8%
45.74.31.42:15810	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9986 ms	70.8%
45.74.31.41:9483	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9987 ms	50.5%
103.180.126.194:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	9995 ms	48.6%
103.23.236.191:8080	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	Kappa Internet Services Private Limited : AS45433	9999 ms	48.3%
45.74.31.41:10493	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10002 ms	77.5%
139.135.170.12:8082	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	10007 ms	42.8%
45.74.31.41:5814	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	10008 ms	74.8%

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 3,210 HTTP, 2,488 HTTPS, 846 SOCKS4, and 2,244 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 44.2% 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.