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 5 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.40:8672	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1348 ms	9.7%
191.44.125.13:8080	US	West Lake Hills	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	HS-SYR : AS216472	1354 ms	36.2%
141.147.10.92:555	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	1367 ms	12.7%
187.85.150.54:5432	BR	Canoinhas	SOCKS4	Elite	GGNET TELECOM BACKBONE : AS53062	1376 ms	34.4%
18.163.182.106:4854	HK	Hong Kong	HTTPS	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	1379 ms	2.5%
43.252.238.238:4153	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	1382 ms	24.3%
45.74.31.41:8268	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1387 ms	29.4%
45.74.31.46:9590	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1391 ms	4.6%
83.218.186.22:5678	AT	—	SOCKS4	Elite	myNET gmbh : AS31543	1399 ms	37.0%
139.255.94.122:57853	ID	Bekasi	SOCKS4	Elite	Linknet ASN : AS9905	1402 ms	26.9%
45.74.31.40:9819	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1404 ms	27.0%
62.201.212.198:4673	IQ	Sulaymaniyah	SOCKS4	Elite	IQNETWORKS : AS44217	1409 ms	24.0%
180.190.84.19:8082	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	1410 ms	25.9%
185.32.4.110:4153	PL	—	SOCKS4	Elite	ASC-AS : AS60645	1411 ms	25.1%
45.74.31.41:10054	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1426 ms	17.1%
177.74.141.8:5432	BR	Sao Leopoldo	SOCKS4	Elite	PONTOCOMNET SERVICOS DE INTERNET LTDA : AS263648	1429 ms	28.4%
79.98.32.82:8080	GB	—	HTTP	Transparent	Transit Providers (IPv6) : AS43950	1430 ms	39.6%
45.245.208.180:8080	EG	Maadi	HTTP	Transparent	LINKdotNET AS number : AS24863	1432 ms	25.1%
2.56.178.88:808	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	UFO-AS : AS33993	1436 ms	31.3%
148.245.75.54:999	MX	Ciudad Benito Juarez	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. : AS6503	1437 ms	34.0%
45.145.12.40:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	Uowh LLC : AS212171	1437 ms	15.5%
45.74.31.47:14629	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1442 ms	18.2%
187.210.136.88:4153	MX	Hermosillo	SOCKS4	Elite	Uninet S.A. de C.V. : AS8151	1459 ms	29.7%
181.191.227.166:999	VE	Puerto Cabello	HTTPS	Elite	MANGO NETWORK, C. A. MANGONET, C. A, : AS271855	1471 ms	39.2%
45.74.31.47:5905	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1474 ms	22.0%
191.44.71.221:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	1482 ms	30.5%
153.80.242.105:8080	CY	—	SOCKS5	Elite	GCS-AS : AS215540	1490 ms	21.2%
45.74.31.40:8655	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1495 ms	37.1%
87.117.2.201:1080	RU	Azov	SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Rostov-na-Dony branch : AS21479	1495 ms	28.8%
45.74.31.41:7784	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1498 ms	20.4%
45.74.31.47:5650	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1501 ms	4.2%
45.74.31.47:11422	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1510 ms	39.6%
45.74.31.41:7222	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1513 ms	13.3%
45.74.31.42:8011	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1514 ms	4.0%
103.125.39.93:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	1515 ms	37.3%
170.244.64.12:31476	BR	Sao Paulo	SOCKS4	Elite	FLASH SERVICOS EM FIBRA OPTICA LTDA - ME : AS266492	1521 ms	15.1%
45.74.31.40:7466	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1526 ms	18.2%
103.144.18.70:3128	ID	Sumbersari	HTTP	Transparent	PT Gasatek Bintang Nusantara : AS139418	1538 ms	27.9%
45.74.31.40:7481	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1545 ms	9.1%
77.51.182.67:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Moscow branch : AS25515	1553 ms	18.9%
177.125.212.244:4145	BR	Campo Mourao	SOCKS4	Elite	GIGA MAIS FIBRA TELECOMUNICACOES S.A. : AS262354	1554 ms	23.8%
45.167.124.136:999	CO	Popayan	HTTPS	Elite	SEPCOM COMUNICACIONES SAS : AS269804	1559 ms	25.2%
45.74.31.41:6773	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1564 ms	15.2%
45.74.31.41:7706	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1568 ms	15.2%
38.191.161.186:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTPS	Elite	THREE NETWORKS SRL : AS273180	1577 ms	14.7%
5.129.254.70:8888	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	TimeWeb-AS : AS9123	1582 ms	15.4%
45.74.31.41:8722	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1584 ms	11.0%
109.122.240.157:8118	IR	Kerman	HTTP	Elite	ACAI : AS62048	1585 ms	17.5%
203.174.26.141:4153	MN	Ulan Bator	SOCKS4	Elite	YokozunaNET : AS38818	1585 ms	13.4%
45.74.31.41:7895	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1588 ms	20.6%

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 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.