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 8,008+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 45.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
203.205.49.2:10102	VN	Mai Dich	HTTP	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	1384 ms	19.9%
45.74.31.47:6764	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1385 ms	30.1%
101.96.117.164:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	Netnam Company : AS24173	1387 ms	15.1%
103.125.154.1:8080	IN	Coimbatore	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Live Fibernet : AS138746	1389 ms	36.5%
177.91.35.202:4153	BR	Varginha	SOCKS4	Elite	Fonelight Telecomunicacoes S/A : AS263424	1397 ms	17.7%
203.122.10.176:1080	IN	New Delhi	SOCKS4	Elite	Shyam Spectra Pvt Ltd : AS10029	1397 ms	12.2%
103.86.1.9:4145	IN	Bengaluru	SOCKS4	Elite	Airwir Technologies Private Limited : AS136371	1407 ms	11.4%
45.74.31.47:6307	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1409 ms	32.7%
45.74.31.40:4203	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1422 ms	8.8%
45.117.29.137:10888	IN	Bengaluru	SOCKS4	Elite	Allnet Broadband Network Pvt Ltd : AS135724	1431 ms	28.7%
103.123.249.15:5678	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Mora Telematika Indonesia : AS131111	1433 ms	13.7%
45.74.31.47:10421	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1435 ms	37.7%
124.41.213.174:5678	NP	Kathmandu	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldLink Communications : AS17501	1444 ms	38.5%
45.74.31.41:13004	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1447 ms	34.5%
50.238.47.86:32100	US	Winder	SOCKS4	Elite	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC : AS7922	1452 ms	39.1%
80.225.192.207:3129	IN	Mumbai	HTTPS	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	1458 ms	38.5%
190.112.201.62:999	DO	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, S.R.L. : AS272027	1462 ms	27.3%
45.74.31.42:13322	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1477 ms	11.5%
103.66.47.25:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Iconmedia Lintas Nusantara : AS23694	1482 ms	15.8%
150.107.141.242:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Jala Lintas Media : AS55685	1494 ms	36.7%
170.238.239.71:60606	CO	Buenaventura	SOCKS4	Elite	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	1497 ms	26.2%
198.12.37.25:1080	AR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Servicios y Telecomunicaciones S.A. : AS27988	1498 ms	22.4%
45.74.31.47:10526	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1501 ms	23.0%
192.145.228.209:8082	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Mandala Lintas Nusa : AS140031	1503 ms	16.2%
148.135.181.168:8082	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	A1 Network Internet Service - ISP : AS51082	1505 ms	21.6%
158.101.8.92:1080	US	Phoenix	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	1506 ms	31.4%
203.205.49.2:10088	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	1516 ms	17.1%
38.51.243.173:5678	CO	Tuquerres	SOCKS4	Elite	INTERCOMM DE NARINO SAS : AS272869	1522 ms	28.0%
178.141.246.20:18080	RU	Kirov	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	MTS KRV Pppoe : AS8359	1528 ms	1.8%
103.146.137.169:1081	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Galaxy Broadband (pvt.) Ltd. : AS139879	1528 ms	3.9%
103.214.251.74:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Bittara Interkoneksi Nusantara : AS151009	1531 ms	35.4%
43.163.219.10:20000	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	1532 ms	17.1%
103.153.247.74:12	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Citra Celebas Multimedia : AS140475	1540 ms	24.3%
118.145.144.62:8080	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	1541 ms	39.7%
203.190.8.59:1088	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Daffodil Online Ltd. : AS58768	1548 ms	34.8%
190.120.248.65:4145	VE	Caracas	SOCKS4	Elite	CORPORACION FIBEX TELECOM, C.A. : AS264628	1550 ms	7.3%
103.125.118.231:8181	ID	Bandung	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Baraya Telematika Nusantara : AS138102	1559 ms	37.4%
38.253.240.153:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	1562 ms	35.2%
176.114.199.202:1080	RU	Tver	SOCKS5	Elite	MNT-ANNET : AS50060	1566 ms	34.5%
103.125.38.50:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	1566 ms	11.8%
45.189.252.49:999	MX	Alvarado	HTTP	Anonymous	TRACERED SA DE CV : AS265613	1582 ms	32.5%
198.0.198.132:54321	US	Fremont	SOCKS4	Elite	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC : AS7922	1585 ms	21.5%
82.115.26.202:443	AU	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	BitCommand : AS212552	1586 ms	34.4%
113.160.115.254:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	VNPT Corp : AS45899	1590 ms	26.7%
162.243.172.237:8118	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1594 ms	10.8%
103.156.15.129:12	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	1598 ms	24.4%
45.74.31.40:15346	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1600 ms	15.7%
75.140.241.122:1080	US	Fort Worth	SOCKS5	Elite	Spectrum : AS20115	1606 ms	33.7%
161.49.218.139:10101	PH	Magalang	HTTP	Transparent	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	1607 ms	36.3%
103.143.8.126:51951	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Juweriyah Networks Private Limited : AS138296	1612 ms	27.5%

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 3,020 HTTP, 2,362 HTTPS, 795 SOCKS4, and 2,984 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 45.7% 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.