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 6,770+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
184.170.251.30:11288	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	815 ms	46.9%
218.95.39.14:59999	CN	Nanchangshi	SOCKS5	Elite	Chinanet JX : AS139201	824 ms	97.1%
46.209.123.101:1155	IR	—	HTTP	Transparent	RESPINA-AS : AS42337	826 ms	99.0%
103.130.129.231:10001	ID	Cibinong	HTTP	Transparent	Myrepublic : AS63859	829 ms	100.0%
102.244.78.61:8081	CM	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Orange Cameroun SA : AS36912	831 ms	91.4%
91.186.211.105:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS4	Elite	First Server Limited : AS204339	840 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:7767	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	845 ms	46.2%
160.25.35.218:3125	ID	Pandeglang	HTTP	Transparent	PT AURORA SENTRAL INFORMATIKA : AS152831	845 ms	99.3%
45.74.31.41:13952	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	847 ms	52.9%
37.79.248.25:80	RU	Pervouralsk	HTTP	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	852 ms	63.3%
31.77.151.149:8081	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS215439	856 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:8918	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	862 ms	47.9%
93.171.157.249:8080	UA	—	HTTP	Anonymous	VIKS-NET : AS51214	863 ms	61.2%
123.57.213.24:3539	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Transparent	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	866 ms	93.7%
178.92.72.73:8080	IN	Mumbai	HTTP	Anonymous	NET-178-92-72-0-24	870 ms	42.4%
218.252.100.222:80	HK	Tsuen Wan	HTTP	Elite	Hong Kong Cable Television Limited : AS9908	870 ms	77.8%
155.138.139.189:32768	CA	Toronto	SOCKS4	Elite	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	871 ms	100.0%
147.139.133.251:10080	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - ID : AS45102	872 ms	100.0%
163.227.87.123:5050	PH	Mabini	HTTP	Transparent	Clian Internet and I.T. Services : AS153789	875 ms	93.7%
128.199.202.122:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	879 ms	87.8%
216.105.128.144:4145	US	Greenville	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	885 ms	84.5%
200.8.235.10:4145	VE	La Guaira	SOCKS4	Elite	Corporación Telemic C.A : AS21826	887 ms	48.5%
45.12.18.106:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	Beget : AS198610	888 ms	99.7%
195.201.14.69:80	DE	Falkenstein	HTTP	Transparent	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	889 ms	100.0%
143.42.66.91:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Anonymous	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	890 ms	96.9%
170.244.27.58:8888	BR	Tapejara	HTTP	Elite	ZANCHET E PAIM TELECOM LTDA ME : AS266489	891 ms	88.7%
31.10.83.158:8080	RU	Ramenskoye	HTTP	Elite	Network in Ramenskoye city : AS35271	894 ms	74.1%
219.65.73.80:80	IN	Kolkata	HTTP	Anonymous	Tata Communications Limited : AS4755	895 ms	98.7%
115.85.88.18:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Anonymous	— : AS23953	895 ms	98.4%
205.234.123.108:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Dedushka Development - Fzco : AS50049	896 ms	97.1%
77.38.244.214:80	LV	Riga	HTTP	Elite	BALTKOM-AS : AS20910	900 ms	87.1%
150.241.245.211:8080	US	—	HTTP	Elite	Micro Hosting Private Limited : AS134926	902 ms	42.6%
42.96.15.210:60001	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Anonymous	Bach Kim Network solutions Join stock company : AS135967	902 ms	98.3%
165.154.162.73:8888	US	Los Angeles	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Ucloud Information Technology : AS135377	902 ms	90.4%
179.184.163.133:44443	BR	Belo Horizonte	HTTP	Anonymous	TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A : AS18881	903 ms	43.5%
45.194.41.43:8080	SC	—	HTTP	Elite	REAL TIME DATA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED	904 ms	40.5%
91.107.179.68:10809	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	908 ms	78.0%
92.124.154.154:8080	RU	Omsk	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	908 ms	99.7%
116.62.202.70:17900	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	918 ms	76.6%
95.66.138.21:8880	RU	Vladimir	HTTP	Elite	INFOCENTER : AS35645	925 ms	88.6%
172.104.185.69:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	928 ms	99.3%
45.74.31.47:4402	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	930 ms	50.0%
165.99.90.2:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Future Communication and Network : AS132475	930 ms	93.9%
103.56.80.87:8080	ID	Leuwiliang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Citra Mandiri : AS152000	932 ms	97.1%
223.13.124.24:3128	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Chinanet : AS4134	934 ms	56.0%
149.2.82.197:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	Telecable Dominicano S.A : AS272112	934 ms	98.6%
162.255.110.107:8080	US	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Desert Winds Wireless Inc : AS54755	936 ms	45.9%
45.74.31.41:7809	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	936 ms	61.2%
185.94.29.2:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	dataforest GmbH : AS58212	938 ms	80.1%
109.95.175.64:1080	PL	Lubawa	SOCKS5	Elite	ELTRONIK-AS : AS43420	939 ms	42.6%

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 2,653 HTTP, 1,628 HTTPS, 687 SOCKS4, and 2,604 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43% 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.