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 5,717+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.2% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 5,717 proxies Updated 14 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
202.4.120.129:81	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	Dhakacom Limited : AS23956	5721 ms	25.6%
47.250.11.111:80	MY	Kuala Lumpur	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5723 ms	8.5%
8.213.134.213:8081	KR	Seoul	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5724 ms	4.3%
103.173.162.39:8818	ID	Jatiwangi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	5727 ms	31.6%
181.78.23.4:999	CO	Margarita	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	5729 ms	16.1%
223.205.180.228:8080	TH	Hat Yai	HTTP	Transparent	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	5730 ms	25.6%
165.101.25.186:8080	ID	Boyolali	HTTP	Transparent	PT ALPHA DATA CONNECSINDO : AS134526	5731 ms	31.9%
121.101.131.244:8080	ID	Sleman	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Terabit : AS131706	5731 ms	24.4%
197.157.194.28:1080	BI	—	SOCKS4	Elite	SPIDERNET SPRL BURUNDI : AS37429	5732 ms	21.0%
103.173.162.95:8818	ID	Jatiwangi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	5733 ms	24.9%
103.184.56.249:8080	ID	Banjar Gede	HTTP	Transparent	PT Gading Bhakti Utama : AS149667	5738 ms	12.4%
43.252.106.147:8080	ID	Temanggung	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS45305	5739 ms	24.0%
8.213.134.213:5060	KR	Seoul	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5742 ms	7.1%
103.145.149.226:80	ID	East Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS9341	5742 ms	27.6%
202.183.236.220:8080	TH	Khlong Hoi Khong	HTTP	Transparent	Abne Csloxinfo : AS45458	5746 ms	5.4%
187.248.75.114:8081	MX	Poza Rica	HTTP	Transparent	IP Matrix, S.A. de C.V : AS32098	5750 ms	11.0%
192.203.0.118:999	PR	Comunas	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	BOOM : AS63393	5752 ms	12.5%
58.147.186.226:8097	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT. Transhybrid Communication : AS24534	5753 ms	24.2%
38.210.179.156:999	MX	Zimapan	HTTP	Transparent	Jair Lozano : AS272405	5764 ms	22.4%
157.15.62.173:8080	ID	Malang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS152373	5766 ms	24.6%
124.106.83.244:8083	PH	Quezon City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	5769 ms	11.1%
38.253.240.231:8080	ID	Jatiroto	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Yetoya Solusi Indonesia : AS142386	5773 ms	31.0%
8.213.134.213:1000	KR	Seoul	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5781 ms	7.2%
45.4.202.145:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	Eliana Vanessa Morocho Ona : AS263238	5784 ms	11.2%
160.19.18.209:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	5790 ms	13.5%
195.133.26.196:1080	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	xorek.cloud International LTD : AS210644	5792 ms	31.3%
195.62.50.30:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	hiperonline iletisim hizmetleri san. tic. ltd. sti : AS216472	5798 ms	22.9%
182.253.204.196:8080	ID	Depok	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38482	5799 ms	14.9%
143.208.84.57:8589	BR	Ubirata	HTTP	—	V. GRAZIOLI & CIA. LTDA. - ME : AS265125	5801 ms	10.6%
190.9.109.92:999	MX	Juarez	HTTP	Transparent	MEGABIT TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS270200	5803 ms	27.7%
46.209.217.108:8088	IR	—	HTTP	—	RESPINA-AS : AS42337	5806 ms	19.9%
154.27.196.80:999	MX	Ciudad de Villa de Alvarez	HTTP	Transparent	MULTICARRIER JE S. DE R.L. DE C.V. : AS270207	5807 ms	10.7%
42.116.10.198:443	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	FPT-STATICIP : AS18403	5808 ms	26.9%
103.123.85.89:8080	ID	Temanggung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Desane Sinar Media : AS150499	5811 ms	27.7%
45.198.152.230:8000	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS63859	5811 ms	31.0%
185.82.99.101:92	LB	Baalbek	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS42183	5815 ms	14.9%
200.125.170.221:999	DO	Mejía de Navarrete	HTTP	Transparent	WIRELESS MULTI SERVICE VARGAS CABRERA, S. R. L : AS269931	5815 ms	6.2%
45.175.39.71:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	TCA SERVICES C.A. : AS267843	5818 ms	33.0%
181.129.183.19:53281	CO	Bucaramanga	HTTP	—	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	5820 ms	26.6%
45.177.178.194:999	MX	Pedro Escobedo	HTTP	Transparent	Fibra Y Soluciones Latinoamericano SA De CV : AS270158	5823 ms	20.3%
103.18.77.101:8080	ID	Bogor	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS55701	5827 ms	27.1%
202.4.127.89:81	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DhakaCom Limited : AS23956	5830 ms	25.9%
103.97.140.127:3125	ID	Cianjur	HTTP	Transparent	PT Apik Media Inovasi : AS141071	5830 ms	10.2%
203.171.115.116:8080	AF	—	HTTP	—	Etisalat Afghan : AS131284	5833 ms	22.9%
5.160.103.45:80	IR	—	HTTP	—	RESPINA-AS : AS42337	5833 ms	27.7%
103.156.217.101:1111	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia : AS58369	5842 ms	18.0%
112.210.155.150:8082	PH	Imus	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	5842 ms	22.5%
103.209.88.74:8080	IN	Guntur	HTTP	Transparent	TransMedia Technologies (AP) PVT LTD : AS134892	5852 ms	6.6%
160.19.19.59:8080	ID	Subang	HTTP	Transparent	PT. SMART COMPUTER SERVICE : AS149360	5852 ms	8.6%
103.193.144.41:8080	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Kabel Nusantara : AS58821	5852 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 2,324 HTTP, 1,690 HTTPS, 2,311 SOCKS4, and 1,702 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33.2% 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.