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 7,730+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
95.163.20.1:4153	RU	Reutov	SOCKS4	Elite	Meridian LTD : AS12695	2206 ms	29.3%
193.106.57.96:5678	UA	Kyiv	SOCKS4	Elite	PE "Magic-line" : AS42510	2210 ms	25.7%
77.42.95.221:8888	FI	Helsinki	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	HETZNER-DC : AS24940	2216 ms	38.0%
45.74.31.42:6687	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2222 ms	12.7%
203.205.49.2:10098	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2226 ms	12.5%
45.74.31.46:7928	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2227 ms	33.6%
185.26.168.17:4153	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	DELTATELEKOM-AS : AS60738	2230 ms	19.8%
90.178.216.215:4153	CZ	Prague	SOCKS4	Elite	CZ.CZNET : AS5610	2233 ms	34.9%
202.144.134.150:5678	BT	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Bhutan Telecom Ltd : AS18024	2238 ms	24.5%
85.117.61.74:8080	GE	Tbilisi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CCS Autonomous System : AS20771	2239 ms	26.4%
103.79.183.158:1080	BD	Bandung	SOCKS4	Elite	SpeedNet : AS136009	2247 ms	39.5%
113.53.29.228:13629	TH	—	SOCKS4	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	2253 ms	34.9%
45.74.31.42:15186	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2253 ms	32.3%
104.251.93.244:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	2255 ms	31.5%
103.146.137.109:1081	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Clickbb : AS139879	2259 ms	5.9%
103.146.137.81:1081	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Clickbb : AS139879	2260 ms	5.9%
45.74.31.47:13173	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2262 ms	31.1%
169.58.165.34:8118	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	2265 ms	23.6%
45.74.31.47:6854	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2268 ms	12.1%
85.143.254.38:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	Comfortel Ltd : AS56534	2277 ms	39.0%
167.250.137.129:1080	BR	Pedra Branca	SOCKS4	Elite	DB3 SERVICOS DE TELECOMUNICACOES S.A : AS28598	2277 ms	35.4%
213.199.46.59:8082	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTPS	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	2280 ms	19.4%
45.123.143.10:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Gelam Net Solusi : AS152023	2297 ms	38.7%
43.163.219.10:20000	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	2298 ms	19.6%
115.127.53.114:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS5	Elite	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	2314 ms	18.9%
41.196.16.232:1976	EG	New Cairo	HTTP	Transparent	LINKdotNET AS number : AS24863	2322 ms	28.1%
185.98.208.98:28000	SK	Cifer	SOCKS4	Elite	GOLEMTECH-AS : AS30929	2325 ms	26.3%
43.155.85.222:8118	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	2326 ms	21.7%
91.211.100.35:44744	PL	Zabki	SOCKS4	Elite	PL-LUKMAN-PL : AS34494	2327 ms	21.5%
165.16.99.209:1080	LY	Tripoli	SOCKS4	Elite	ISP pool west : AS37284	2331 ms	38.7%
103.151.88.201:8080	AF	—	HTTPS	Elite	Shah Net Internet Services Provider : AS137475	2332 ms	35.8%
45.74.31.47:11821	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2341 ms	24.4%
103.172.71.151:1111	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	2343 ms	35.3%
45.74.31.40:15448	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2355 ms	34.4%
203.205.49.2:10072	VN	Mai Dich	HTTP	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2361 ms	9.5%
45.74.31.47:6483	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2364 ms	21.2%
103.248.206.188:8080	BD	Paltan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Mango Teleservices Limited (ISP) : AS132608	2368 ms	25.6%
45.74.31.41:13671	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2368 ms	32.3%
45.74.31.47:12464	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2369 ms	33.6%
45.74.31.42:20378	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2378 ms	4.1%
194.182.187.78:1080	AT	Vienna	SOCKS5	Elite	CH-EXOSCALE : AS61098	2381 ms	37.5%
195.225.116.15:4145	CH	Wädenswil	SOCKS4	Elite	Rolf Tschumi (MGW Online) : AS48971	2385 ms	27.2%
45.74.31.47:9957	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2386 ms	27.5%
45.74.31.41:12672	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	2387 ms	1.1%
190.228.33.42:1085	AR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Telecom Argentina S.A. : AS7303	2391 ms	15.8%
183.91.68.212:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTPS	Elite	PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta : AS4800	2392 ms	25.6%
190.114.245.194:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Anonymous	GOLD DATA USA INC : AS394684	2395 ms	39.2%
95.182.78.4:5678	UA	Liuboml	SOCKS4	Elite	UAINET-AS : AS50648	2399 ms	7.3%
45.74.31.46:9643	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	2405 ms	9.6%
27.115.33.94:4153	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS4	Elite	China Unicom Shanghai network : AS17621	2406 ms	30.4%

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 2,991 HTTP, 2,327 HTTPS, 886 SOCKS4, and 2,649 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 44.8% 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.