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 8,922+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 40.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,922 proxies Updated 6 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:13284	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9354 ms	57.1%
45.74.31.40:11132	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9355 ms	53.3%
45.74.31.41:9008	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9358 ms	47.2%
193.104.179.115:3128	UZ	Tashkent	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Bross-Telecom : AS212444	9359 ms	91.3%
175.100.103.170:1256	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Anonymous	VIETTEL (CAMBODIA) PTE., LTD : AS38623	9366 ms	47.1%
45.74.31.46:13008	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9368 ms	40.2%
36.66.195.148:1016	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	9372 ms	42.7%
158.101.8.92:1080	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-phoenix-1) : AS31898	9378 ms	48.7%
45.74.31.42:11667	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9380 ms	71.1%
37.220.83.34:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	TWC-EU : AS210976	9382 ms	45.1%
108.61.185.188:1080	AU	Sydney	SOCKS4	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	9384 ms	70.5%
58.69.182.53:8085	PH	Manila	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9388 ms	44.0%
45.74.31.41:10439	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9392 ms	43.6%
45.74.31.46:5578	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9395 ms	69.2%
45.74.31.47:4027	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9396 ms	66.9%
45.74.31.46:5417	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9405 ms	63.2%
193.33.157.147:8080	NL	Alphen aan den Rijn	HTTPS	Elite	Enflow : AS209626	9405 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.40:11500	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9413 ms	77.8%
45.74.31.41:9858	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9414 ms	69.2%
124.6.143.5:8080	PH	San Pedro	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	9421 ms	40.4%
45.74.31.40:10634	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9426 ms	43.2%
114.249.209.219:8888	CN	Haidian	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	9437 ms	84.5%
147.91.22.150:80	RS	Belgrade	HTTP	Anonymous	UB-AS : AS13092	9442 ms	60.8%
45.74.31.47:6617	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9447 ms	41.7%
103.208.103.34:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Tidar Lintas Nusa : AS134648	9447 ms	49.7%
154.19.39.111:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	9460 ms	48.5%
114.252.201.115:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	9465 ms	65.1%
103.48.71.54:83	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	9467 ms	42.9%
92.249.110.22:8080	UA	Kyiv	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	SYNAPSE-AS : AS29107	9474 ms	64.0%
103.122.67.97:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT. Jinom Network Indonesia : AS138064	9475 ms	50.4%
178.208.64.27:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IRONHOST : AS216139	9480 ms	65.5%
47.111.179.99:19518	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	9481 ms	94.9%
45.74.31.42:15053	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9491 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.46:5267	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9495 ms	44.4%
45.74.31.41:6446	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9496 ms	43.6%
123.112.162.30:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	9503 ms	87.0%
178.128.40.78:8080	GB	Slough	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	9514 ms	72.1%
45.74.31.47:10785	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9515 ms	55.3%
122.52.202.231:8080	PH	Antipolo City	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9527 ms	58.1%
103.186.97.193:8080	ID	Kurintji	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jaringan Datamedia Nusantara : AS149693	9530 ms	47.1%
105.214.42.19:5678	ZA	Johannesburg	SOCKS4	Elite	MTN SA : AS16637	9557 ms	90.0%
45.74.31.47:12359	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9562 ms	50.5%
38.199.30.82:999	CO	Cali	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CONEXION COMERCIALIZACION DE SERVICIOS DE TELECOMUNICACIONES EMPALMERIA Y CONSTR : AS272137	9567 ms	40.4%
45.74.31.41:4897	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9570 ms	56.0%
45.183.236.181:8085	BR	Agua Clara	HTTPS	Elite	WLAN NETWORK LTDA : AS269295	9593 ms	47.4%
64.227.174.131:9090	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	9594 ms	55.6%
45.74.31.41:7568	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	9597 ms	47.9%
62.133.60.5:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	GCS-AS : AS215540	9601 ms	44.6%
45.74.31.41:8711	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9605 ms	88.4%
160.25.119.29:8080	ID	Purwodadi Grobogan	HTTP	Transparent	PT High Speed Connection Network : AS153096	9613 ms	52.3%

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 3,222 HTTP, 2,669 HTTPS, 834 SOCKS4, and 3,575 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 40.8% 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.