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 5,731+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.8% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 5,731 proxies Updated 11 min ago

Country

Protocol

Anonymity

Min. uptime (%)

Sort by

Reset

Export .txt Export .csv

IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
200.110.218.11:999	AR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	CPS : AS11014	4889 ms	22.7%
93.126.6.68:3128	IR	—	HTTP	—	AISDP : AS44375	4893 ms	8.3%
131.222.253.78:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP	Transparent	Turk Telekomunikasyon Anonim Sirketi : AS216472	4895 ms	22.9%
190.97.226.59:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	VIGINET C.A : AS263703	4900 ms	38.8%
193.43.145.120:8080	SY	—	HTTP	—	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	4901 ms	16.9%
163.61.112.242:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT VESAKHA SECEPAT KILAT : AS153600	4901 ms	20.9%
39.102.213.213:2000	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	4902 ms	6.9%
103.180.126.243:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	4907 ms	17.1%
39.102.214.199:7777	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	4908 ms	8.1%
43.231.78.203:8080	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	Gateway Online Access Limited : AS63963	4909 ms	10.9%
45.135.165.102:443	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	—	GLBBULUTTEKNOLOJISI-AS : AS48207	4915 ms	11.4%
103.173.162.95:8818	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	RSTNET : AS141077	4918 ms	36.3%
103.39.50.42:8082	ID	Majalengka	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mega Mentari Mandiri : AS63501	4923 ms	38.3%
103.159.96.158:3127	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jinde Grup Indonesia : AS141140	4923 ms	23.0%
103.217.224.75:3125	ID	Ungaran	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	4924 ms	21.1%
201.218.189.212:4153	BR	Ibitiara	SOCKS4	Elite	NOVA INTERNET E PROVEDOR LTDA : AS271631	4924 ms	13.3%
131.196.13.233:999	EC	Machala	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	4926 ms	20.0%
47.245.34.161:5566	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4948 ms	23.4%
103.178.2.190:3125	ID	Jatibarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	4948 ms	25.6%
121.43.154.123:7788	CN	Hangzhou	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	4953 ms	7.9%
38.19.43.105:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	4959 ms	18.5%
8.209.253.237:8888	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4964 ms	20.1%
103.31.233.46:3128	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS55701	4977 ms	30.0%
213.165.43.73:46650	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Aeza International LTD : AS210644	4978 ms	36.8%
103.156.96.31:8088	ID	East Luwu Regency	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT Karya Panca Telekomunikasi : AS141087	4982 ms	25.8%
103.156.16.236:8818	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	RSTNET : AS141077	4989 ms	21.5%
182.253.40.25:8080	ID	Depok	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	4994 ms	26.2%
45.238.112.229:56789	BR	Fortaleza	HTTP	Transparent	LINK BARATO.COM TELECOMUNICACOES EIRELI : AS268331	4995 ms	11.7%
93.123.30.53:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS4	Elite	Baykov Ilya Sergeevich : AS41745	4999 ms	39.7%
103.189.138.254:8080	ID	Cileunyi	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Nexa Media Pratama : AS149752	5004 ms	23.6%
43.251.205.146:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	United Information Highway Co., Ltd : AS134100	5007 ms	33.4%
111.95.161.112:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	FastNet : AS23700	5012 ms	25.7%
8.209.249.96:3128	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5014 ms	29.7%
195.123.190.38:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	ipbnb : AS197256	5014 ms	22.9%
200.92.201.126:999	MX	San Jose Iturbide	HTTP HTTPS	—	Mega Cable, S.A. de C.V. : AS262916	5026 ms	11.4%
139.162.36.238:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Linode : AS63949	5026 ms	23.2%
113.53.91.26:4153	TH	Songkhla	SOCKS4	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	5027 ms	24.0%
103.168.44.101:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT CYB Media Group : AS142307	5036 ms	23.6%
181.209.125.236:999	AR	—	HTTP	—	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	5037 ms	10.8%
47.251.74.38:202	US	Minkler	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - US : AS45102	5038 ms	0.8%
103.137.218.113:83	IN	Bhagalpur	HTTP	—	Nandbalaji Connecting Zone Pvt. Ltd. : AS132972	5042 ms	21.5%
39.102.211.64:3128	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5047 ms	13.7%
139.167.218.162:3127	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited : AS55836	5048 ms	36.8%
120.28.117.92:8081	PH	San Juan	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	5054 ms	32.8%
36.50.74.57:8083	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	Rocket Signal : AS137970	5061 ms	13.6%
154.117.146.218:8080	ZA	—	HTTP	Transparent	BitCo : AS37358	5064 ms	7.5%
195.93.245.16:8080	US	Washington	HTTP	Transparent	Bet Invest LTD : AS216472	5068 ms	30.3%
200.110.218.12:999	AR	—	HTTP HTTPS	—	CPS : AS11014	5078 ms	22.9%
54.79.125.20:54219	AU	Sydney	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5093 ms	11.3%
89.191.226.51:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Quasar LLC : AS210976	5102 ms	28.3%

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 2,359 HTTP, 1,811 HTTPS, 2,400 SOCKS4, and 1,742 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.8% 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.

Browse by Country

View All Countries →

Browse by Protocol

View All Protocols →

HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5

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.