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 8,363+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 41.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
144.124.251.24:10574	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	VDSINA : AS216071	576 ms	13.1%
203.205.49.2:10063	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	594 ms	21.4%
190.109.72.10:33633	BR	Sao Geraldo do Araguaia	SOCKS4	Elite	RG.COM - INFORMATICA & COMUNICACAO LTDA - ME : AS264231	604 ms	10.8%
190.89.104.76:5432	BR	Chapeco	SOCKS4	Elite	ACESSOLINE TELECOM ACESSO (ALT) : AS262391	660 ms	28.4%
103.180.126.78:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	672 ms	12.7%
144.124.251.24:10407	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	678 ms	8.6%
38.46.214.205:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	684 ms	27.9%
185.32.4.126:4153	PL	—	SOCKS4	Elite	ASC-AS : AS60645	688 ms	23.7%
176.98.248.2:4153	CZ	Prague	SOCKS4	Elite	JMNET : AS62099	698 ms	26.7%
144.124.251.24:10338	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	709 ms	10.6%
31.13.239.4:5678	BG	—	SOCKS4	Elite	NETERRA-AS : AS34224	717 ms	35.6%
45.194.41.103:8080	SC	Victoria	HTTP	Anonymous	REAL TIME DATA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED	730 ms	36.1%
5.200.72.62:3128	IR	Tehran	HTTP	Elite	— : AS24631	739 ms	36.2%
144.124.251.24:10469	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	745 ms	7.2%
192.220.14.56:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	NTT Communications : AS2914	748 ms	11.9%
45.74.31.41:9057	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	777 ms	28.7%
179.108.153.128:4145	BR	Teixeira de Freitas	SOCKS4	Elite	Max Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS262973	783 ms	20.3%
199.58.184.97:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	785 ms	32.2%
217.154.200.178:8888	DE	—	HTTP	Transparent	This is the joint network for IONOS, Fasthosts, Arsys, 1&1 Mail and Media and 1&1 Telecom. Formerly known as 1&1 Internet SE. : AS8560	789 ms	26.6%
195.13.169.219:4153	LV	Riga	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS12578	789 ms	36.6%
203.205.49.2:10203	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	809 ms	18.6%
102.208.166.30:8082	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Anonymous	Alwen Networks Co. Limited : AS329452	851 ms	25.6%
52.214.92.206:10000	IE	Dublin	HTTPS	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	851 ms	14.3%
192.252.208.70:14282	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	858 ms	32.3%
192.111.137.34:18765	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	860 ms	31.0%
192.111.139.163:19404	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	860 ms	32.8%
165.22.99.36:8002	SG	Singapore	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	870 ms	7.1%
207.177.122.144:8080	US	Burlington	HTTPS	Elite	Aureon Network Services : AS5056	870 ms	21.8%
31.146.73.192:4153	GE	Tbilisi	SOCKS4	Elite	Silknet Autonomous System : AS35805	870 ms	2.7%
192.111.137.35:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	874 ms	32.3%
103.175.80.202:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Panglima Kamayo Media : AS149704	875 ms	26.3%
192.111.135.18:18301	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	876 ms	32.2%
160.250.226.94:1081	ID	Cirebon	SOCKS4	Elite	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS135649	900 ms	38.2%
103.166.32.130:11080	ID	Kudus	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Daniswara Citra Informatika : AS141929	932 ms	26.5%
60.247.225.197:8880	CN	Ulanqab	HTTP	Elite	Chengdu west dimension digital technology Co., LTD : AS38283	941 ms	16.9%
201.131.214.1:5678	BR	Utinga	SOCKS4	Elite	Utinga Net : AS61800	946 ms	33.3%
103.224.48.38:31433	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	R G TECHNOSOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS134922	949 ms	17.8%
110.77.149.227:4153	TH	Krathum Baen	SOCKS4	Elite	National Telecom Public Company Limited : AS131090	956 ms	26.8%
179.189.249.61:5432	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldNet Telecom Comercio e Servicos de Telecomuni : AS28252	956 ms	32.1%
103.229.47.120:4153	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Help Line : AS59340	962 ms	31.3%
103.246.3.203:4153	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT SOLNET INDONESIA : AS9422	965 ms	14.2%
144.124.251.24:10877	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	973 ms	9.8%
213.21.21.130:8080	RU	—	HTTP	Anonymous	-------------- eTelecom Customers (localpref 500) -------------- : AS42065	975 ms	34.6%
157.20.229.225:8080	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Windnet Pvt Ltd : AS152516	981 ms	18.9%
51.195.115.21:8080	FR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	1004 ms	7.1%
93.187.25.12:58080	IT	Siena	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ExtranetCTC : AS43960	1006 ms	30.8%
144.124.251.24:11280	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	1010 ms	8.5%
45.175.160.61:999	AR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OSORIO SERGIO ANGELINO(NETVDU). : AS267835	1016 ms	33.9%
41.223.234.116:37259	BF	Ouagadougou	SOCKS4	Elite	Sancfis Faso SA : AS37008	1025 ms	30.3%
77.239.96.194:1081	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	nuxt.cloud hosting provider : AS216127	1027 ms	18.7%

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 3,215 HTTP, 2,519 HTTPS, 780 SOCKS4, and 3,121 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 41.7% 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.