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 7,486+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.60.137.1:8080	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Velocity Internet India Private Ltd : AS134016	2513 ms	20.8%
190.26.209.122:999	CO	Bogota	HTTP	Anonymous	ETB - Colombia : AS19429	2514 ms	29.6%
38.226.241.242:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	2515 ms	32.6%
45.10.53.62:81	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	MTW-AS : AS48347	2518 ms	30.8%
174.64.199.79:4145	US	Baton Rouge	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2527 ms	36.3%
123.0.18.42:10000	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Icon Infotech Limited : AS56054	2532 ms	37.3%
103.80.86.52:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	VDSka hosting : AS50053	2538 ms	19.1%
113.192.1.20:8181	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Surya Bestari Lestari : AS152060	2538 ms	32.9%
46.171.28.162:59311	PL	Krzywa Góra	SOCKS4	Elite	Orange Polska S.A. : AS5617	2541 ms	21.8%
200.108.50.254:4145	PA	Panama City	SOCKS4	Elite	Cable Onda : AS14709	2548 ms	26.4%
112.216.54.226:12121	KR	Siheung-si	HTTP	Elite	LG DACOM Corporation : AS3786	2554 ms	39.3%
38.226.240.242:8080	ID	Garut	HTTPS	Elite	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	2555 ms	24.5%
185.30.43.65:60606	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	SERDI-AS : AS49759	2556 ms	16.4%
45.74.31.47:8210	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2556 ms	25.0%
192.188.80.146:8080	ID	Siak Sri Indrapura	HTTPS	Elite	PT Rayunet Broadcast Solution : AS154123	2562 ms	36.8%
203.205.49.2:10241	VN	Mai Dich	HTTP	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2562 ms	9.8%
45.74.31.42:26605	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2563 ms	6.1%
181.204.39.202:53740	CO	Bucaramanga	SOCKS4	Elite	Colombia Movil : AS27831	2564 ms	30.5%
115.247.115.38:8080	IN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited : AS55836	2565 ms	28.1%
103.146.185.81:1081	ID	Wonogiri	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Yasmin Amanah Media : AS139967	2567 ms	19.1%
143.137.116.72:1080	BR	Sao Paulo	SOCKS4	Elite	WORLD WIFI TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA - ME : AS263966	2577 ms	26.8%
98.188.47.132:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2578 ms	39.9%
98.170.57.249:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2581 ms	38.1%
58.69.194.136:8081	PH	Naic	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2587 ms	20.9%
78.39.253.49:8080	IR	Tehran	HTTP	Transparent	TCI : AS58224	2587 ms	17.8%
103.166.0.30:1111	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Balian Media Online Nusantara : AS141928	2592 ms	31.8%
202.40.179.18:4145	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Ranks ITT : AS23991	2596 ms	24.9%
62.103.66.18:3128	GR	Athens	HTTPS	Elite	Athens - Greece : AS6799	2600 ms	17.2%
85.117.32.166:4153	GE	Tbilisi	SOCKS4	Elite	CCS Autonomous System : AS20771	2603 ms	24.1%
180.191.143.33:8081	PH	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	2605 ms	33.6%
43.129.31.69:9055	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Elite	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	2605 ms	18.1%
176.62.119.41:1080	RU	Omsk	SOCKS5	Elite	Omskie kabelnye seti Ltd. : AS47165	2605 ms	38.2%
150.129.137.105:1080	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	CHINA UNICOM China169 Backbone : AS4837	2611 ms	10.4%
160.187.174.201:8080	ID	Deli Serdang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Netindo Persada Nusantara : AS153135	2619 ms	32.6%
84.201.144.65:10004	RU	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	YandexCloud : AS200350	2619 ms	5.9%
109.160.97.49:4145	BG	Opaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Communication Net Plc : AS205352	2626 ms	23.2%
68.1.210.189:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2626 ms	35.6%
45.74.31.42:17005	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2631 ms	4.5%
175.100.37.171:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL (CAMBODIA) PTE., LTD : AS38623	2632 ms	36.1%
190.110.36.26:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	Anonymous	CENTRIC MOBILITY (CEMO), S.R.L : AS271968	2635 ms	37.6%
45.74.31.47:11085	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2638 ms	32.7%
185.98.208.98:28000	SK	Cifer	SOCKS4	Elite	GOLEMTECH-AS : AS30929	2639 ms	26.3%
202.178.114.61:4145	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	Angkor Data Communication : AS38235	2649 ms	23.4%
103.143.214.81:5678	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Pink Broadband Service Pvt Ltd : AS137620	2654 ms	28.4%
177.93.72.82:4153	BR	Juazeiro	SOCKS4	Elite	JR LINK PROVEDOR DE INTERNET VIA RARIO LTDA : AS263163	2654 ms	27.1%
72.195.114.184:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2660 ms	37.4%
103.39.72.221:8990	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Teknologi Gema Informasi : AS150488	2665 ms	27.9%
187.190.127.212:80	MX	Puerto Vallarta	HTTPS	Elite	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	2666 ms	32.1%
72.195.101.99:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2667 ms	34.2%
24.249.199.4:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2667 ms	35.1%

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 3,210 HTTP, 2,488 HTTPS, 846 SOCKS4, and 2,244 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 44.2% 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.