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 8,964+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,964 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
95.178.108.189:5678	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Avelia : AS200780	1866 ms	20.8%
103.170.160.177:5678	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Rainbow communications India Pvt Ltd : AS58898	1879 ms	19.9%
203.205.49.2:10118	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTPS	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	1881 ms	7.3%
45.74.31.41:9762	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1883 ms	33.3%
45.74.31.47:8922	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1885 ms	24.6%
45.245.208.182:8080	EG	Maadi	HTTP	Transparent	LINKdotNET AS number : AS24863	1886 ms	26.6%
178.189.56.158:4153	AT	Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg	SOCKS4	Elite	A1 Telekom Austria AG : AS8447	1890 ms	29.3%
45.74.31.47:6970	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1892 ms	11.6%
103.146.170.65:5678	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Thrishul Broadband Private Ltd : AS139510	1893 ms	7.6%
45.74.31.47:11015	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1898 ms	26.6%
45.74.31.41:12512	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1899 ms	34.3%
201.131.237.163:999	MX	Fresnillo	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Telecable del Mineral, S. A. de C.V. : AS28432	1900 ms	32.6%
62.210.189.192:17318	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	Scaleway Dedibox : AS12876	1906 ms	24.6%
103.157.117.11:10810	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Cloud Teknologi Nusantara : AS137331	1907 ms	14.9%
191.44.125.66:8080	US	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	1915 ms	24.8%
43.251.205.146:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	Express Data Co.,Ltd : AS134100	1915 ms	33.8%
45.74.31.42:7625	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1923 ms	8.7%
41.174.132.82:5678	CD	Kinshasa	SOCKS4	Elite	LIQUID-AS : AS30844	1925 ms	15.6%
45.74.31.41:13006	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1928 ms	34.6%
45.74.31.46:6571	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1941 ms	32.6%
43.252.107.217:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	1942 ms	35.6%
103.59.200.26:4145	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	NET 4 U SERVICES PVT LTD : AS134014	1947 ms	16.2%
103.87.81.86:5678	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Cyberindo Aditama : AS4787	1954 ms	33.1%
136.226.232.13:10919	IN	Mumbai	HTTPS	Elite	ZSCALER, INC. : AS53813	1955 ms	3.4%
45.198.11.193:80	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	1955 ms	22.9%
200.92.201.126:999	MX	San Jose Iturbide	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Mega Cable, S.A. de C.V. : AS262916	1958 ms	18.5%
103.191.165.77:1080	ID	Subang	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Sakti Wijaya Network : AS149925	1959 ms	15.0%
195.19.50.135:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	------RASCOM------ : AS57529	1962 ms	18.1%
103.146.170.33:5678	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Thrishul Broadband Private Ltd : AS139510	1965 ms	8.7%
128.0.7.182:8080	HU	Budaörs	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	HS-SYR : AS216472	1968 ms	24.1%
181.174.231.152:999	CO	Pitalito	HTTP	Anonymous	SINERGY SOLUCIONES INTEGRALES : AS265688	1968 ms	37.0%
45.74.31.46:6106	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1968 ms	32.7%
116.147.106.5:8081	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	CHINA UNICOM China169 Backbone : AS4837	1976 ms	38.7%
103.37.82.134:39873	IN	Dehradun	SOCKS4	Elite	Dehradun Enet Solutions Private Ltd : AS133278	1977 ms	35.6%
103.175.80.77:1080	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Panglima Kamayo Media : AS149704	1982 ms	23.9%
160.25.237.73:1111	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Nada Freedom Indonesia : AS153105	1985 ms	17.8%
45.74.31.47:10159	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1988 ms	28.6%
24.152.53.68:999	GT	Jalapa	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TV CABLE UNIVERSAL S.A : AS269964	1991 ms	31.2%
176.235.182.90:1080	TR	Gaziantep	SOCKS4	Elite	TELLCOM-AS : AS34984	1996 ms	24.3%
45.174.108.141:999	MX	Santiago Tianguistenco de Galeana	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IPTVTEL COMUNICACIONES S DE RL DE CV : AS265574	2001 ms	36.5%
154.221.24.92:1080	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	YISU CLOUD LTD : AS142403	2002 ms	13.1%
45.74.31.41:10753	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2003 ms	15.3%
102.68.128.212:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	LTT Autonomous System, Tripoli Libya : AS21003	2008 ms	22.4%
218.91.230.253:1080	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	CHINATELECOM JIANGSU province NANTONG MAN network : AS131325	2008 ms	30.1%
94.72.158.129:4153	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	TELEHOUSE-AS : AS57344	2008 ms	22.1%
118.174.14.65:44336	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS131293	2013 ms	33.1%
163.227.248.81:8818	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Rajasa Sinergi Komunikasi : AS153895	2018 ms	30.6%
45.74.31.47:14513	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2019 ms	38.1%
38.9.184.177:999	VE	Maracaibo	HTTPS	Elite	INVERSIONES RED NET 2030, C.A : AS269741	2022 ms	30.7%
45.74.31.46:7098	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2030 ms	31.4%

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 3,361 HTTP, 2,728 HTTPS, 786 SOCKS4, and 3,628 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43.2% 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

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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.