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 5,960+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.5% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.217.173.142:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS133354	5351 ms	25.1%
81.12.157.98:5678	RO	Iasi	SOCKS4	Elite	Charles de Gaulle nr.15 : AS12302	5351 ms	15.6%
47.252.11.233:6379	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5352 ms	7.4%
47.252.11.233:20	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5353 ms	7.5%
47.91.120.190:55443	AE	Dubai	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5357 ms	8.0%
38.46.214.177:8085	ID	Cibinong	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Usaha Adi Sanggoro : AS55701	5365 ms	29.1%
45.172.142.34:999	AR	Junin	HTTP	—	TECHTRON ARGENTINA S.A. : AS264800	5365 ms	31.2%
187.190.114.59:999	MX	Papantla de Olarte	HTTP	Transparent	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	5366 ms	14.8%
180.191.231.112:8082	PH	Sibonga	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS4775	5368 ms	16.0%
139.135.77.166:8085	PH	Calbayog City	HTTP HTTPS	—	DITO TELECOMMUNITY CORP. : AS139831	5371 ms	17.1%
171.240.69.35:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	5374 ms	6.2%
85.159.2.31:58080	UA	—	HTTP	Transparent	Datagroup-Retail : AS31520	5376 ms	14.1%
36.91.174.26:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS7713	5382 ms	23.6%
103.152.238.39:1080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Acces Prima Nusantara : AS140448	5388 ms	34.5%
47.91.120.190:8089	AE	Dubai	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5389 ms	8.2%
45.229.17.130:999	EC	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TURBONET S.A. : AS271967	5389 ms	12.7%
148.244.254.66:999	MX	Otumba	HTTP	Transparent	FTX S.A. DE C.V. : AS11172	5394 ms	26.6%
187.175.168.26:8080	MX	Merida	HTTPS	Elite	Uninet S.A. de C.V. : AS8151	5394 ms	22.1%
195.123.190.38:8080	UA	—	HTTP	—	UKRNAMES-AS : AS197726	5394 ms	38.5%
118.69.182.184:8082	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS18403	5396 ms	26.0%
202.136.82.116:8099	ID	Soko	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS154208	5398 ms	26.0%
186.33.52.250:999	CO	Necoclí	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	5400 ms	26.0%
114.130.176.210:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTPS	Elite	Bangladesh Telegraph & Telephone Board : AS45588	5402 ms	20.2%
47.104.27.249:1081	CN	Qingdao	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5405 ms	6.7%
62.106.66.13:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	LLC Baxet : AS62005	5408 ms	22.9%
39.102.211.64:5060	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5408 ms	10.0%
121.101.129.103:8080	ID	Karanggayam	HTTP	Transparent	PT SELARAS CITRA TERABIT : AS131706	5409 ms	21.6%
93.123.30.53:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	Baykov Ilya Sergeevich : AS41745	5416 ms	35.8%
103.175.237.234:3128	ID	Wagir	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS147121	5417 ms	26.1%
37.230.57.128:999	PY	Ciudad del Este	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS270052	5419 ms	11.2%
196.251.222.109:8080	ZA	Brits	HTTP	Transparent	Infogro DSL : AS37403	5421 ms	13.3%
45.117.228.97:4145	MY	—	SOCKS4	Elite	E-WORLD COMMUNICATION SDN BHD : AS134202	5422 ms	11.5%
185.188.217.166:8080	XK	Pristina	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS206358	5423 ms	23.9%
159.196.182.72:8080	AU	Melbourne	HTTP	—	Wideband Networks Pty Ltd : AS4764	5426 ms	17.4%
167.250.141.73:8080	BR	Caico	HTTPS	Elite	MEGANET SERVICOS DE COMUNICACAO E MULTIMIDIA LTDA : AS265201	5432 ms	18.8%
124.105.21.102:8080	PH	Bulacan	HTTP	—	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5437 ms	13.6%
78.155.66.229:8080	SY	Ash Shaykh Badr	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS29256	5442 ms	25.3%
116.63.128.247:8123	CN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	China Unicom IP network : AS134542	5442 ms	14.8%
102.209.0.138:8080	LY	Benghazi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Aljuman Aljadeed Limited Liability company : AS329435	5445 ms	24.7%
38.252.208.24:999	PE	—	HTTP	—	TELCOM MIKROTIK PERU S.A.C. : AS273000	5447 ms	10.1%
204.168.225.55:8888	DE	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	5450 ms	26.5%
126.209.17.226:8080	PH	Manila	HTTP	Transparent	Enterprise : AS135607	5452 ms	14.1%
217.29.209.22:8865	ZA	Potchefstroom	HTTP	—	HERO TELECOMS (PTY) LTD : AS328471	5452 ms	27.2%
45.228.234.218:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP	Transparent	Infinitum S.A : AS52468	5459 ms	26.5%
47.104.27.249:4006	CN	Qingdao	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5463 ms	11.8%
180.191.228.36:8082	PH	Sibonga	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS4775	5468 ms	23.8%
8.221.139.222:5060	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	5469 ms	0.8%
163.227.248.71:8181	ID	Sukabumi	HTTP	—	PT Rajasa Sinergi Komunikasi : AS153895	5470 ms	25.0%
36.50.56.105:8818	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Andromega Data Nusantara : AS152029	5470 ms	14.0%
138.117.14.113:9090	AR	San Miguel de Tucumán	HTTP	Transparent	Level Seven SRL : AS265798	5471 ms	27.6%

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 2,481 HTTP, 1,815 HTTPS, 2,355 SOCKS4, and 1,843 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.5% 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.