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 8,859+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 43% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 8,859 proxies Updated 13 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
193.43.149.73:8080	SY	Damascus	HTTPS	Elite	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	3041 ms	26.3%
212.34.230.102:4153	AM	Yerevan	SOCKS4	Elite	Ucom CJSC : AS44395	3042 ms	31.8%
85.30.215.48:32946	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	OJSC "National Cable Networks" : AS42610	3042 ms	16.6%
45.74.31.47:8177	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3046 ms	25.0%
45.71.186.214:999	EC	Loja	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	3048 ms	36.1%
81.23.187.118:1080	RU	Tolyatti	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS8416	3048 ms	30.1%
82.114.181.147:9050	YE	Sanaa	SOCKS4	Elite	PTC-YemenNet : AS30873	3055 ms	34.4%
218.90.167.202:1080	CN	Wuxi	SOCKS4	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	3056 ms	16.2%
45.70.188.10:4153	BR	Juazeiro	SOCKS4	Elite	Rapidus Internet Banda larga : AS267594	3058 ms	27.9%
154.18.196.153:8083	PH	Quezon City	HTTPS	Elite	DoubleSquare Networks Inc. : AS142271	3059 ms	32.4%
110.38.233.122:1080	PK	Lahore	SOCKS5	Elite	Wateen Telecom Limited : AS38264	3063 ms	37.0%
45.74.31.46:5946	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3069 ms	28.6%
45.74.31.41:12036	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3072 ms	39.4%
45.228.233.78:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	3082 ms	32.4%
110.34.1.178:7777	NP	Patan	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Subisu Cablenet : AS4007	3096 ms	24.6%
45.74.31.41:5077	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3098 ms	38.9%
163.61.55.173:1111	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT INFINITY GLOBAL DATA NUSANTARA : AS153582	3099 ms	25.5%
178.104.234.144:8118	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	3101 ms	9.4%
178.176.118.74:1080	RU	Kytlym	SOCKS5	Elite	OJSC MegaFon Syktyvkar : AS29648	3107 ms	30.0%
45.74.31.46:4211	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3107 ms	6.9%
80.78.74.66:65530	AL	Tirana	SOCKS4	Elite	Tirana, Albania : AS21183	3108 ms	18.2%
45.74.31.40:12194	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3111 ms	29.5%
45.74.31.40:13653	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3111 ms	38.9%
5.39.255.142:8118	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Elite	Individual Entrepreneur Anton Levin : AS50053	3115 ms	6.6%
45.74.31.47:6886	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3117 ms	6.1%
45.74.31.47:9547	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3117 ms	38.3%
181.119.111.59:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	3119 ms	23.7%
120.24.22.233:1080	CN	Shenzhen	SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	3128 ms	22.9%
138.117.231.133:999	GT	Huehuetenango	HTTP	Transparent	FIBERNET S.A : AS269989	3128 ms	26.2%
45.74.31.46:6432	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3130 ms	12.9%
181.115.75.102:5678	HN	San Pedro Sula	SOCKS4	Elite	SERCOM de Honduras : AS14754	3131 ms	24.3%
45.74.31.40:10157	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3136 ms	20.9%
45.74.31.47:9497	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3137 ms	4.2%
45.74.31.42:4002	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3143 ms	24.5%
103.175.202.182:8090	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Ameera Mega Buana : AS147118	3146 ms	34.2%
103.174.122.93:3128	ID	Sumedang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jaya Sejahtra Nugraha : AS147096	3147 ms	28.3%
185.132.1.221:4145	UA	Odesa	SOCKS4	Elite	CENTERTPA-AS : AS203447	3147 ms	24.5%
103.105.40.241:4145	IN	Erode	SOCKS4	Elite	Minnal Digital Network Private Limited : AS137143	3153 ms	9.5%
103.135.48.30:8089	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Maxindo Mitra Solusi : AS38320	3153 ms	28.7%
45.74.31.47:4263	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3153 ms	12.4%
185.225.42.73:8085	SY	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	3154 ms	28.1%
152.231.27.124:999	CO	Guacari	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	COLOMBIATEL TELECOMUNICACIONES : AS266877	3158 ms	31.6%
45.74.31.42:19679	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3160 ms	2.3%
45.74.31.46:6582	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3162 ms	29.4%
145.239.196.123:80	FR	Strasbourg	HTTP	Elite	OVH : AS16276	3164 ms	31.4%
103.172.71.202:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	3166 ms	25.6%
45.198.10.73:9191	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	3169 ms	38.3%
160.191.180.149:8090	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	3175 ms	39.9%
45.74.31.47:9578	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3175 ms	16.2%
103.106.218.173:8081	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. ARTHA LINTAS DATA MANDIRI : AS137329	3180 ms	34.6%

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 3,302 HTTP, 2,597 HTTPS, 835 SOCKS4, and 3,455 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 43% 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.