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.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
162.4.96.221:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Azvi Multi Teknologi : AS154669	5983 ms	27.1%
103.151.74.29:2025	BD	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Orange Communication : AS135341	5984 ms	9.7%
45.174.168.12:999	MX	Tulancingo	HTTP	—	TELECOMUNICACIONES OTOMIES : AS265579	5985 ms	21.8%
140.245.104.198:10808	SG	Loyang	SOCKS4	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	5986 ms	36.7%
38.156.234.195:999	DO	Santo Domingo Este	HTTP	Transparent	BITNET DOMINICANA, S.R.L : AS272882	5987 ms	16.4%
180.191.2.166:8081	PH	Cabanatuan City	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS132199	5988 ms	24.4%
24.152.58.107:999	CO	Piedecuesta	HTTP	Transparent	ATENEA TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A.S : AS267823	5991 ms	14.9%
45.5.119.17:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP	Transparent	Infinitum S.A : AS52468	5991 ms	23.8%
163.227.146.108:8081	ID	Muktisari	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS153820	5993 ms	24.1%
180.194.125.16:8080	PH	Davao City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	5994 ms	29.2%
101.255.164.214:8090	ID	Central Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38511	5995 ms	25.8%
154.66.159.34:800	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTPS	Elite	Wirulink Pty Ltd : AS37564	5996 ms	19.8%
177.130.104.106:33333	BR	Dourados	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VERO S.A : AS28287	6003 ms	10.9%
202.79.47.159:10800	NP	Kathmandu	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldLink Communications : AS17501	6006 ms	18.1%
157.15.40.251:7777	ID	Madiun	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trisari Data Indonesia : AS139952	6008 ms	22.1%
47.254.158.115:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6011 ms	14.6%
122.49.215.147:8084	PH	Pasig	HTTP	Transparent	Ignite Telecommunications Inc : AS18187	6011 ms	22.2%
110.38.234.74:1256	PK	Lahore	HTTP	Elite	Wateen Telecom Limited : AS38264	6012 ms	29.0%
110.232.85.86:6060	ID	Medan	HTTP	Transparent	Nusanet Lmpg : AS140031	6013 ms	27.2%
181.191.14.5:8080	BR	Castanhal	HTTP	Transparent	Linknet Telecomunicações LTDA : AS265981	6016 ms	30.0%
88.119.139.237:53281	LT	Klaipėda	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Telia Lietuva, AB : AS8764	6017 ms	8.8%
202.47.185.180:8080	ID	South Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	6018 ms	25.1%
220.134.5.4:8080	TW	New Taipei City	HTTP	Transparent	Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. : AS3462	6018 ms	13.5%
64.76.106.106:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	Loa Network : AS273067	6018 ms	30.4%
103.156.96.67:8088	ID	East Luwu Regency	HTTP	Transparent	PT Karya Panca Telekomunikasi : AS141087	6019 ms	12.3%
54.253.167.61:15062	AU	Sydney	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6019 ms	10.9%
47.91.110.148:113	AE	Dubai	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6019 ms	7.0%
181.225.68.73:999	CO	Bogotá	HTTP	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	6019 ms	20.7%
202.58.66.44:8080	ID	Ceper	HTTP	Transparent	PT Mamura Inter Media : AS141673	6021 ms	21.1%
180.191.233.145:8080	PH	Davao City	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	6022 ms	15.7%
103.171.254.26:8080	ID	Cikarang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Zona Kolektif Indonesia : AS142399	6024 ms	16.7%
36.64.27.123:5678	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	6024 ms	11.6%
103.139.99.230:8080	ID	Bandar Lampung	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS138862	6027 ms	19.8%
103.166.159.93:8080	ID	Kresek	HTTP	Anonymous	— : AS141955	6029 ms	22.0%
103.154.231.61:8090	ID	Gunung Kendil	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS136121	6030 ms	26.3%
103.49.166.193:84	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	Nettvox Private Limited : AS150572	6033 ms	9.8%
36.95.245.7:8090	ID	Central Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS7713	6040 ms	11.1%
8.211.194.85:8000	GB	London	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6041 ms	7.8%
45.225.206.2:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP	Transparent	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	6044 ms	12.4%
45.168.239.58:999	MX	Huimanguillo	HTTP	—	Wantelco SAS de CV : AS270158	6047 ms	25.6%
38.226.241.242:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Putra Garsel Interkoneksi : AS152032	6048 ms	24.8%
8.209.68.1:8024	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6056 ms	14.8%
103.118.224.19:5678	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS4787	6056 ms	31.2%
181.78.203.3:999	EC	Guayaquil	HTTP	Transparent	Negocios Y Telefonia Nedetel S.A : AS52468	6060 ms	17.0%
118.69.176.114:8080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS18403	6060 ms	17.2%
130.49.185.133:3128	RU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	racktech : AS199884	6062 ms	12.4%
192.232.48.20:8080	ID	Pringsewu	HTTP	—	PT Axindo Infinitas Network : AS142201	6064 ms	19.1%
103.247.82.205:8085	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Multimedia Data Sentra : AS151579	6067 ms	14.9%
43.230.196.98:48200	IN	Bagpat	SOCKS4	Elite	Precious netcom pvt ltd : AS133676	6074 ms	20.0%
185.82.99.190:8724	LB	Baalbek	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS42183	6080 ms	16.1%

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.