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 ProxyFree?

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 ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree 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 6,203+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.1% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.230.150.58:8080	IN	Kalyān	HTTP	Transparent	Webworld4500 : AS133720	813 ms	100.0%
178.83.75.60:9050	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	ImpCom International : AS43641	814 ms	77.3%
45.126.250.46:3125	ID	Ciruas	HTTPS	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS154191	816 ms	99.6%
192.111.135.17:18302	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	817 ms	98.6%
203.95.199.159:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Elite	Today Communication Co.,Ltd : AS135375	817 ms	74.9%
27.65.119.207:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	819 ms	82.1%
181.119.185.194:999	EC	Papallacta	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	820 ms	96.0%
78.9.232.205:8080	PL	Świnoujście	HTTPS	Transparent	Netia : AS12741	821 ms	98.0%
91.227.17.55:1080	RU	Saratov	SOCKS5	Elite	LLC Eximius : AS207027	825 ms	99.7%
8.215.112.240:7777	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	833 ms	69.1%
112.118.187.149:8080	HK	—	HTTP	Elite	PCCW IMS Limited : AS4760	839 ms	58.3%
192.252.209.158:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	844 ms	97.8%
117.236.124.166:3128	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd : AS9829	844 ms	95.0%
115.127.31.66:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Elite	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	847 ms	71.9%
107.181.161.81:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	857 ms	97.6%
103.63.190.72:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Elite	Today Communication Co.,Ltd : AS135375	858 ms	52.3%
42.96.18.62:1311	VN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Branch of Long Van System Solution JSC - Hanoi : AS131423	861 ms	75.5%
192.111.137.37:18762	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	865 ms	97.7%
134.122.1.61:11679	US	Clifton	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	866 ms	99.2%
103.216.50.11:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Elite	Today Communication Co.,Ltd : AS135375	866 ms	62.6%
5.129.228.92:443	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS210976	868 ms	83.9%
218.59.194.94:15010	CN	—	HTTP	Transparent	CHINA UNICOM China169 Backbone : AS4837	871 ms	89.7%
148.224.7.58:999	MX	Uruapan	HTTP	Transparent	Jorge Luis Torres Fernandez : AS270186	872 ms	100.0%
145.220.226.148:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTPS	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	873 ms	80.8%
131.153.163.222:30696	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS19437	875 ms	90.1%
74.119.144.60:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	876 ms	97.1%
171.248.222.223:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	877 ms	51.1%
124.248.67.251:10808	CN	Hangzhou	SOCKS4	Elite	Shaoxing Yun Tong Network Technology Co., Ltd : AS58461	878 ms	86.8%
94.102.224.138:32650	ME	Podgorica	HTTPS	Transparent	Telenor d.o.o. Podgorica : AS47881	878 ms	100.0%
163.47.37.190:1080	BD	Paltan	SOCKS5	Elite	Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) : AS63961	881 ms	96.2%
138.255.240.66:41466	BR	Lauro de Freitas	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	DAVID DE SALLES BRASIL JUNIOR - ME : AS263981	882 ms	88.9%
165.99.14.18:3333	VN	Hanoi	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	LIENVPS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED : AS150820	885 ms	93.6%
38.127.179.186:37234	US	Washington	HTTP	Elite	Torlandia Trading SRL : AS174	885 ms	99.7%
111.125.242.34:80	IN	Mumbai	HTTP	Transparent	Five Network Solution India Limited : AS24554	885 ms	100.0%
144.91.121.61:1088	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	885 ms	96.7%
181.39.25.196:8118	EC	Quito	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Clientes Quito : AS27947	885 ms	98.3%
67.201.33.10:25283	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	887 ms	96.5%
45.146.163.31:80	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Elite	Private Customer : AS38136	887 ms	95.8%
192.252.220.92:17328	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	888 ms	97.1%
190.237.238.36:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	PE-TDP-GRS : AS6147	888 ms	68.3%
67.201.35.145:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	892 ms	97.0%
135.136.191.5:9050	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS204997	893 ms	68.0%
104.200.135.46:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	894 ms	96.6%
144.24.111.128:1088	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-mumbai-1) : AS31898	896 ms	98.7%
160.25.118.16:3125	ID	Purwodadi Grobogan	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS153096	896 ms	97.8%
213.135.6.5:8080	DE	Saarbrücken	HTTPS	Transparent	—	897 ms	100.0%
68.71.249.153:48606	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	899 ms	97.1%
15.204.14.225:30017	US	Hillsboro	HTTPS	Elite	OVH US LLC : AS16276	899 ms	100.0%
199.102.105.242:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	900 ms	97.2%
213.136.92.91:1080	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	903 ms	99.7%

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 2,627 HTTP, 1,842 HTTPS, 2,442 SOCKS4, and 1,859 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33.1% 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.