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 7,604+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 42% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
89.23.119.21:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	TW Cloud : AS210976	2856 ms	33.9%
217.67.182.6:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS29226	2857 ms	33.6%
45.74.31.40:10843	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2860 ms	16.4%
94.19.235.77:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	SkyNet Networks : AS35807	2865 ms	24.7%
107.173.230.93:40000	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	HostPapa : AS36352	2866 ms	34.2%
177.234.222.110:999	EC	Manta	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	2868 ms	25.2%
104.36.236.101:8080	US	Pasco	HTTP	Anonymous	Desert Winds Wireless Inc : AS54755	2878 ms	32.1%
45.74.31.47:10066	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2878 ms	19.6%
103.254.57.227:48293	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	KNGD INFOSYS PVT LTD : AS59169	2880 ms	32.1%
76.26.114.253:39593	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC : AS7922	2882 ms	26.2%
38.19.238.161:999	CO	Riosucio	HTTP	Anonymous	RED PLANET TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A.S. : AS274128	2884 ms	16.4%
45.74.31.46:7321	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2885 ms	10.0%
202.21.106.35:8080	MN	Ulan Bator	HTTPS	Elite	Mobinet LLC : AS9484	2895 ms	26.0%
110.76.147.31:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Tonggak Teknologi Netikom : AS140481	2896 ms	29.9%
148.230.27.77:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	COMCEL GUATEMALA S.A. : AS23243	2896 ms	33.8%
103.133.24.75:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	PT PHATRIA INTI PERSADA : AS138130	2899 ms	22.7%
45.74.31.41:7792	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2899 ms	34.2%
93.184.7.217:1080	PS	Ramallah	SOCKS4	Elite	Bnet Network : AS47253	2905 ms	19.7%
181.191.227.128:999	VE	Puerto Cabello	HTTPS	Elite	MANGO NETWORK, C. A. MANGONET, C. A, : AS271855	2907 ms	38.0%
45.74.31.41:13535	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2908 ms	27.0%
104.218.199.131:16062	US	Denver	HTTP	Anonymous	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	2915 ms	28.5%
103.177.20.27:1080	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Diva Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS147139	2917 ms	24.1%
45.230.170.13:999	VE	Caracas	HTTPS	Elite	SOLUCIONES DCN NETWORK C.A : AS266742	2917 ms	28.3%
103.146.185.83:1081	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Yasmin Amanah Media : AS139967	2918 ms	15.0%
80.191.40.133:5678	IR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	TCI : AS58224	2922 ms	9.5%
141.148.65.110:1081	US	Ashburn	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Anonymous	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	2923 ms	25.8%
103.60.136.129:4153	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Velocity Internet India Private Ltd : AS134016	2936 ms	17.8%
38.226.243.61:8080	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	2940 ms	36.4%
103.176.97.226:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	2944 ms	25.0%
45.74.31.42:16757	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2951 ms	12.9%
103.214.251.74:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Bittara Interkoneksi Nusantara : AS151009	2952 ms	35.7%
170.81.108.153:4153	BR	Itapetinga	SOCKS4	Elite	L3 NETWORKS E TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA : AS266416	2957 ms	16.3%
96.36.50.99:39593	US	Bay City	SOCKS4	Elite	Americinn - Bay City / Sleep Inn - Midla : AS20115	2959 ms	27.7%
45.74.31.41:5967	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2965 ms	30.0%
36.111.33.167:13128	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Anonymous	CHINANET Guangdong province network : AS58466	2967 ms	27.1%
202.179.76.105:51951	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Ankhnet Informations Pvt Ltd : AS138296	2968 ms	39.0%
45.164.151.150:999	GT	Solola	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	JORGE MARIO, MENDOZA LUX (PUNTO-NET) : AS267713	2969 ms	35.2%
200.188.246.122:60606	BR	Florianopolis	SOCKS4	Elite	Empresa Catarinense de Tecnologia em Telecom. Ltda : AS11844	2974 ms	32.5%
189.50.138.10:5678	BR	Presidente Prudente	SOCKS4	Elite	IFTNET Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS28330	2978 ms	35.3%
45.74.31.42:27386	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2979 ms	4.9%
36.70.25.169:8080	ID	Karawang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS7713	2982 ms	34.0%
193.221.203.14:3128	FI	Helsinki	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Hosting services : AS41745	2983 ms	27.3%
124.105.152.179:8181	PH	Mabalacat	HTTPS	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2985 ms	39.9%
89.109.241.183:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS25515	2986 ms	14.7%
103.38.183.18:1088	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Reis Network Solutions : AS140171	2987 ms	31.8%
203.170.146.146:4153	TH	Dusit	SOCKS4	Elite	CS Loxinfo Public Company Limited : AS4750	2991 ms	27.6%
45.74.31.47:11764	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2993 ms	29.4%
104.251.93.129:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	2995 ms	25.4%
45.74.31.47:6627	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2995 ms	30.6%
122.52.184.149:8082	PH	Quezon City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2998 ms	31.0%

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 2,647 HTTP, 1,981 HTTPS, 798 SOCKS4, and 3,088 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 42% 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.