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.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
154.62.127.164:999	VE	Valencia	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PRINTER-NET-SERVICE, C.A. : AS269771	2037 ms	18.8%
45.74.31.41:9785	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2044 ms	33.9%
45.74.31.42:4141	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2047 ms	2.5%
109.72.100.113:48293	ME	Podgorica	SOCKS4	Elite	MTEL-AS : AS43940	2049 ms	25.9%
45.229.17.6:999	EC	Vinces	HTTP	Anonymous	TURBONET S.A. : AS271967	2055 ms	30.4%
77.34.77.154:1080	RU	Vladivostok	SOCKS5	Elite	POL Pppoe : AS12389	2057 ms	21.7%
103.188.169.170:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	2061 ms	21.0%
202.136.82.118:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT GIRI DATA SOLUSINDO : AS154208	2068 ms	19.1%
216.49.115.7:8080	US	Huntingburg	HTTPS	Elite	Perry-Spencer Communications, Inc. : AS19008	2074 ms	28.7%
122.3.127.241:9999	PH	Manila	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2075 ms	8.2%
45.74.31.41:16163	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2075 ms	15.3%
45.74.31.46:4500	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2076 ms	27.5%
45.74.31.42:14520	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2086 ms	27.3%
45.74.31.40:12100	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2087 ms	9.9%
203.114.227.129:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal (BKPM) : AS45703	2090 ms	30.2%
190.15.194.72:8080	AR	Mendoza	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Informatica y Telecomunicaciones S.A. : AS27879	2092 ms	30.5%
101.6.70.131:4780	CN	Beijing	HTTPS	Elite	China Education and Research Network Center : AS4538	2093 ms	11.1%
41.223.234.116:37259	BF	Ouagadougou	SOCKS4	Elite	Sancfis Faso SA : AS37008	2109 ms	30.1%
203.205.49.2:10158	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2113 ms	17.6%
111.119.162.248:10973	PK	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Connect Communication : AS132165	2116 ms	10.0%
45.74.31.42:11335	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2118 ms	9.0%
212.50.19.150:4153	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS8717	2126 ms	23.8%
123.0.19.210:10000	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	Icon Infotech Limited : AS56054	2137 ms	38.3%
181.209.96.154:999	AR	Victoria	HTTPS	Elite	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	2140 ms	19.8%
103.81.175.146:22311	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Anonymous	ADN Telecom Ltd. : AS38203	2143 ms	29.3%
38.183.212.8:999	VE	Turmero	HTTPS	Elite	WISP TECNOGER, C.A. : AS273093	2151 ms	29.6%
45.74.31.41:10504	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2155 ms	36.4%
45.74.31.47:10499	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2157 ms	20.0%
45.74.31.41:10603	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2158 ms	36.4%
45.74.31.42:10728	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2161 ms	12.0%
45.74.31.47:10644	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2161 ms	32.4%
160.22.26.31:1080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Sinar Technology Jaya : AS152806	2163 ms	33.8%
36.88.111.250:8787	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	2165 ms	14.2%
41.57.139.93:6060	ZA	Pretoria	HTTP	Transparent	Screamer Telecommunications : AS327688	2165 ms	23.0%
193.43.104.16:1080	DE	Limburg	SOCKS4	Elite	BlueVPS OU : AS62005	2166 ms	28.6%
38.191.208.41:999	CO	Bucaramanga	HTTPS	Elite	NETSLINK SAS : AS273131	2175 ms	36.8%
113.176.118.150:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS5	Elite	VNPT Corp : AS45899	2178 ms	15.5%
38.156.238.77:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTPS	Elite	BITNET DOMINICANA, S.R.L. : AS272882	2178 ms	12.3%
167.103.21.10:10806	IN	Hyderabad	HTTPS	Elite	ZSCALER, INC. : AS53813	2181 ms	6.5%
217.76.39.4:1080	RU	Chekhov	SOCKS5	Elite	NIIR-RadioNet Moscow region network : AS16143	2190 ms	36.4%
103.195.252.161:82	IN	Ranchi	HTTP	Anonymous	SPEED AIRLIVE BROADBAND SERVICES PVT LTD : AS138283	2191 ms	4.7%
45.74.31.40:14125	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2193 ms	36.4%
45.182.22.250:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	MULTICABLE DE HONDURAS : AS263725	2200 ms	18.4%
195.78.100.162:3629	UA	Kharkiv	SOCKS4	Elite	UTT-AS : AS50772	2202 ms	20.7%
95.163.20.1:4153	RU	Reutov	SOCKS4	Elite	Meridian LTD : AS12695	2206 ms	29.3%
89.188.124.8:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Filanco LTD : AS29076	2207 ms	23.0%
203.205.49.2:10100	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	2237 ms	13.6%
45.74.31.40:4188	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2251 ms	19.9%
45.74.31.47:4347	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2254 ms	31.0%
103.146.137.61:1081	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Clickbb : AS139879	2256 ms	3.6%

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

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.