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 5,962+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.61.16.9:8097	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Twins Data Pratama : AS150509	3140 ms	17.2%
129.205.244.185:5678	BW	Gaborone	SOCKS4	Elite	BOTSWANA FIBRE NETWORKS (Proprietary) Limited : AS37678	3142 ms	11.9%
148.81.121.5:8080	PL	—	HTTP	—	NASK-ACADEMIC : AS1887	3147 ms	22.4%
103.190.170.111:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Ring Media Nusantara : AS141642	3147 ms	24.7%
223.254.141.102:6636	CN	Fuzhou	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	CONRADIT, LLC : AS40004	3149 ms	11.0%
175.111.96.157:3128	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Wifipedia Sinergi Telematika : AS151995	3157 ms	27.1%
16.26.154.68:1627	AU	Melbourne	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3159 ms	13.5%
190.97.228.65:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	—	VIGINET C.A : AS263703	3160 ms	12.5%
45.150.33.211:1082	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	AEZA-AS : AS210644	3160 ms	12.0%
160.19.18.243:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	3163 ms	26.2%
212.92.204.54:80	HR	Zagreb	HTTPS	Elite	Zagreb, Croatia : AS35549	3166 ms	12.1%
51.16.42.227:54371	IL	Tel Aviv	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3170 ms	18.5%
103.148.216.125:8080	BD	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Little Boys. Net : AS140226	3173 ms	10.4%
18.190.253.157:17290	US	Columbus	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3175 ms	13.3%
13.38.27.183:41258	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3176 ms	13.0%
45.225.206.248:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP HTTPS	—	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	3177 ms	14.4%
13.244.203.188:31984	ZA	Cape Town	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3190 ms	15.1%
160.238.65.8:3128	HK	—	HTTP	Transparent	GZ REMITTANCE (CHINA) INDUSTRY LIMITED : AS142019	3192 ms	27.8%
43.209.173.229:9332	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3193 ms	15.2%
45.173.207.126:999	VE	Cua	HTTPS	Elite	REPRESENTACIONES ABANET, C.A. : AS267813	3195 ms	28.7%
45.190.76.17:999	MX	Zapopan	HTTP	—	META NETWORKS SA DE CV : AS265614	3204 ms	12.0%
8.209.96.245:6379	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	3208 ms	7.2%
13.244.203.188:34355	ZA	Cape Town	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3210 ms	14.1%
13.235.42.151:12195	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3220 ms	12.5%
8.221.141.88:9098	JP	Tokyo	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	3229 ms	4.8%
43.208.237.116:9623	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3233 ms	10.2%
113.192.1.69:8181	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Surya Bestari Lestari : AS152060	3245 ms	14.7%
203.207.56.175:1452	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT. Cemerlang Multimedia : AS55699	3254 ms	24.6%
190.242.60.137:999	CO	Medellin	HTTP	—	COLUMBUS NETWORKS COLOMBIA : AS262191	3254 ms	24.6%
15.135.215.62:58484	AU	Sydney	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3259 ms	16.0%
160.22.207.95:8082	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Teradata Bintang Selaras : AS152825	3259 ms	34.9%
13.246.6.135:31736	ZA	Cape Town	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3259 ms	14.3%
40.177.99.164:24202	CA	Calgary	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3264 ms	13.7%
16.51.148.102:13377	AU	Melbourne	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3266 ms	11.0%
34.207.102.197:8818	US	Ashburn	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	3268 ms	18.6%
124.105.86.222:8090	PH	Calamba	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	3272 ms	25.9%
72.46.158.193:8087	PR	Guaynabo	HTTP	Transparent	OSNET Wireless : AS21559	3280 ms	16.5%
103.147.118.67:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT.Bestcamp Prima Data : AS139962	3293 ms	23.8%
43.207.132.28:44918	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3294 ms	11.2%
8.130.36.163:1337	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	3295 ms	10.5%
119.235.50.78:4153	IN	Nandyāl	SOCKS4	Elite	Vainavi Industries Ltd : AS45582	3298 ms	39.0%
103.177.199.254:1111	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Eyza Kausa Sinergi Abadi : AS147113	3298 ms	8.4%
103.126.87.203:8081	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Rasi Bintang Perkasa : AS138109	3312 ms	18.7%
39.104.59.56:80	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	3314 ms	11.1%
103.184.67.117:8181	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Siber Tech Indonesia : AS149670	3315 ms	19.7%
39.102.214.208:8008	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	3315 ms	8.1%
108.131.109.106:30109	IE	Dublin	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3316 ms	13.1%
35.182.12.78:53165	CA	Montreal	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3319 ms	10.5%
8.130.37.235:8080	CN	Beijing	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	3320 ms	11.7%
179.27.86.36:4153	UY	Montevideo	SOCKS4	Elite	Cliente Antel Uruguay : AS6057	3321 ms	20.9%

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 2,586 HTTP, 1,886 HTTPS, 2,321 SOCKS4, and 1,723 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.8% 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

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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.