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 5,776+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 33.1% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 5,776 proxies Updated 14 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.177.153.42:8080	ID	Pameungpeuk	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS147159	6090 ms	28.5%
3.110.68.130:14188	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6102 ms	13.0%
103.151.118.65:8080	BD	Khulna	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS140664	6106 ms	11.8%
37.230.57.128:999	PY	Ciudad del Este	HTTPS	Elite	ARANDA CARDOZO LIDER RAMON : AS270052	6114 ms	12.3%
89.43.134.35:8080	HU	—	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	6119 ms	18.1%
190.120.185.25:999	AR	San Juan Bautista	HTTP	Transparent	COSEIDI S.A. : AS52409	6120 ms	33.6%
165.16.92.193:8104	LY	Tripoli	HTTP	Transparent	Aljeel Aljadeed For Technology : AS37284	6124 ms	23.7%
178.217.32.124:8080	PL	—	HTTPS	Elite	PL-REYU-NET : AS29245	6128 ms	21.3%
103.120.76.54:8080	ID	Kabupaten Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Haci Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS150501	6128 ms	27.4%
103.179.252.153:8181	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Pusaka Kreasi Mandiri : AS149350	6129 ms	20.9%
38.19.238.5:999	CO	Riosucio	HTTP	Transparent	RED PLANET TELECOMUNICACIONES : AS274128	6130 ms	15.1%
179.189.248.109:5432	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldNet Telecom Comercio e Servicos de Telecomuni : AS28252	6130 ms	13.1%
103.185.250.142:1452	BD	Sonargaon	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	ASADUZZAMAN : AS149770	6133 ms	21.4%
103.13.204.84:8082	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT JARINGANKU SARANA NUSANTARA : AS64300	6136 ms	16.1%
37.255.203.235:8080	IR	Isfahan	HTTP	Elite	Telecomadsl : AS58224	6136 ms	30.1%
185.205.210.154:8085	BG	Sofia	HTTP	—	Premium IP transit network : AS44901	6137 ms	9.2%
101.255.167.242:6767	ID	Central Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38511	6138 ms	28.0%
89.45.209.142:8080	MX	Yurecuaro	HTTP	—	OPTICAL LINE TERMINAL SAS DE CV : AS28467	6139 ms	20.1%
45.71.186.211:999	EC	Quevedo	HTTP	Transparent	Nedetel S.A : AS52468	6142 ms	34.2%
203.111.253.106:8080	ID	Cikampek	HTTP	Transparent	PT Wifian Global Nusantara : AS151993	6145 ms	10.0%
8.211.195.139:3333	GB	London	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6145 ms	7.1%
180.148.25.42:8181	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT GIGA NETWORK INDONESIA : AS154201	6145 ms	22.1%
103.142.69.169:8885	BD	Magura District	HTTP	Transparent	Mir Info Systems Ltd. : AS138004	6152 ms	14.4%
103.174.236.88:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Global Erasiber Teknologi : AS147106	6152 ms	21.4%
45.74.31.30:20069	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS9009	6153 ms	21.3%
38.252.218.77:999	PE	Ventanilla	HTTP	Transparent	Telcom Mikrotik Peru S.A.C : AS274156	6154 ms	8.1%
72.56.64.90:8888	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Anonymous	TWC-EU : AS210976	6156 ms	26.3%
124.122.253.167:8080	TH	Pak Kret	HTTP	—	TRUE INTERNET CORPORATION CO. LTD. : AS17552	6159 ms	37.7%
202.1.24.114:8090	ID	Brebes	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS154124	6163 ms	31.9%
3.110.68.130:52628	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6163 ms	13.3%
177.73.155.246:999	CO	Piendamo	HTTP	Transparent	Valle Telecomunicaciones : AS264646	6165 ms	14.1%
101.255.32.42:8080	ID	East Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38511	6168 ms	10.4%
103.172.42.177:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTP	—	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	6176 ms	13.8%
185.133.213.86:8074	MM	Yangon	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS133524	6177 ms	20.2%
91.126.244.112:8080	ES	Badalona	HTTP	—	Adamo Telecom Iberia S.A. : AS35699	6178 ms	26.8%
45.167.125.62:999	CO	Popayan	HTTP	Transparent	SEPCOM COMUNICACIONES SAS : AS269804	6178 ms	29.5%
182.176.164.41:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTPS	Elite	Pakistan Telecommuication company limited : AS17557	6180 ms	13.9%
103.157.79.154:1818	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141114	6182 ms	26.9%
84.255.40.228:8998	MT	Msida	HTTP HTTPS	—	MELITACABLE : AS12709	6182 ms	17.6%
3.110.68.130:7130	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6184 ms	12.4%
103.217.179.216:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTP	Transparent	TES : AS135407	6189 ms	25.4%
203.95.196.114:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Elite	Today Communication Co.,Ltd : AS135375	6190 ms	8.5%
103.130.129.231:10001	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	—	PT. Eka Mas Republik : AS63859	6194 ms	37.5%
190.94.102.251:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	Altice Dominicana S.A : AS28118	6197 ms	26.5%
45.230.170.30:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Soluciones DCN Network C.A : AS266742	6199 ms	20.8%
189.196.45.158:999	MX	Guaymas	HTTP	—	Mega Cable, S.A. de C.V. : AS13999	6200 ms	21.3%
103.38.104.164:7777	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Tunas Media Data : AS151567	6203 ms	19.4%
103.80.215.100:8080	ID	Sidoarjo	HTTP	—	PT Redi Revolusi Digital Solusi : AS153092	6207 ms	39.0%
160.25.35.4:8181	ID	Pandeglang	HTTPS	Elite	PT AURORA SENTRAL INFORMATIKA : AS152831	6213 ms	34.4%
81.90.144.170:9000	IR	Tehran	HTTP	Transparent	Afranet : AS25184	6215 ms	31.6%

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 2,513 HTTP, 1,745 HTTPS, 2,251 SOCKS4, and 1,647 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 33.1% 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.