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 8,592+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 44.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,592 proxies Updated 8 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:10251	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2265 ms	19.0%
103.29.4.137:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Solusindo Bintang Pratama, PT : AS38753	2277 ms	30.3%
85.143.254.38:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	Comfortel Ltd : AS56534	2278 ms	39.0%
103.140.25.230:8080	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Hello IT : AS139227	2280 ms	39.2%
180.148.25.78:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT GIGA NETWORK INDONESIA : AS154201	2284 ms	26.2%
109.73.177.168:7080	IT	Termoli	SOCKS5	Elite	Netfree : AS49924	2292 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.47:4495	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2296 ms	29.4%
103.157.58.49:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	2304 ms	29.8%
190.121.239.195:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Anonymous	Corporacion Digitel C.A. : AS27717	2305 ms	20.4%
103.97.94.22:4153	IN	Mormugao	SOCKS4	Elite	ETHERNET XPRESS PVT. LTD. : AS134053	2310 ms	26.9%
45.167.124.136:999	CO	Popayan	HTTPS	Elite	SEPCOM COMUNICACIONES SAS : AS269804	2311 ms	24.7%
103.160.205.86:8080	ID	Janapria	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Akbar Prima Media : AS141595	2312 ms	24.7%
20.197.84.160:8080	SG	Singapore	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	2312 ms	19.2%
45.74.31.41:11057	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2312 ms	28.4%
107.174.181.67:1100	US	Santa Clara	SOCKS5	Elite	HostPapa : AS36352	2316 ms	25.5%
177.125.144.94:1080	BR	Afonso Claudio	SOCKS4	Elite	Mega Grupo de Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS53132	2321 ms	26.4%
177.85.65.177:4153	BR	Simoes Filho	SOCKS4	Elite	ASE TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA ME : AS262600	2323 ms	39.6%
45.74.31.47:10073	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2323 ms	20.4%
190.43.92.82:999	PE	Tacna	HTTPS	Elite	Telefonica del Peru S.A.A. : AS6147	2325 ms	22.0%
137.175.39.87:80	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	PEG TECH INC : AS54600	2329 ms	14.3%
204.157.251.178:999	DO	El Factor	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	SEQURE NETWORKS SRL : AS272868	2334 ms	28.7%
103.176.96.50:8082	ID	Bandung	HTTPS	Elite	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	2336 ms	37.3%
103.70.145.139:5678	IN	Mathura	SOCKS4	Elite	ELXIRE : AS153252	2336 ms	31.5%
41.216.232.213:4153	CM	—	SOCKS4	Elite	INQ DIGITAL CAMEROON SA : AS37672	2337 ms	24.1%
185.4.201.49:55443	CZ	Prague	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Czech Republic : AS44002	2342 ms	10.4%
83.56.15.57:5678	ES	Ciempozuelos	SOCKS4	Elite	RIMA (Red IP Multi Acceso) : AS3352	2345 ms	39.6%
45.74.31.41:10213	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2347 ms	18.7%
178.185.244.154:8080	RU	—	HTTPS	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	2349 ms	39.3%
203.205.49.2:10007	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTPS	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2351 ms	19.3%
111.192.42.91:8888	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	2360 ms	13.9%
103.184.54.165:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Proxi Jaringan Nusantara : AS140401	2369 ms	21.1%
185.70.184.51:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Hostkey B.V. : AS57043	2369 ms	29.8%
31.131.248.51:3129	RU	St Petersburg	HTTPS	Elite	SELECTEL : AS49505	2376 ms	30.1%
102.38.13.9:19000	LY	Tripoli	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Giga for Telecommunication and Technology Limited : AS328539	2377 ms	16.0%
103.3.246.152:3128	VN	—	HTTPS	Elite	Bach Kim Network solutions Join stock company : AS135967	2384 ms	14.0%
45.74.31.41:12118	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2388 ms	9.9%
154.62.127.127:999	VE	Valencia	HTTPS	Elite	PRINTER-NET-SERVICE, C.A. : AS269771	2389 ms	19.1%
45.74.31.46:7087	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2405 ms	28.1%
45.74.31.46:5556	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2407 ms	25.0%
175.139.201.193:4153	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS4	Elite	TM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SDN BHD : AS4788	2412 ms	22.8%
45.74.31.40:14004	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2412 ms	13.5%
103.217.224.75:3125	ID	Ungaran	HTTPS	Elite	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	2415 ms	27.8%
122.252.183.22:4153	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	Phnom Penh Cable TV : AS38286	2422 ms	24.6%
103.178.87.50:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Adhi Pradana Makayasa : AS149320	2426 ms	32.6%
45.74.31.47:5724	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2435 ms	34.5%
203.205.49.2:10174	VN	Mai Dich	HTTP	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2438 ms	9.7%
27.147.161.10:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Link3 Technologies Limited : AS23688	2439 ms	36.9%
45.74.31.41:9260	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2439 ms	39.1%
38.76.139.205:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CORPORACION GALA IT, C.A. : AS263767	2443 ms	27.8%
45.74.31.40:4187	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2448 ms	12.7%

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 3,315 HTTP, 2,630 HTTPS, 831 SOCKS4, and 3,254 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

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.