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.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.14.2.138:2020	ID	Duri	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS142369	6455 ms	14.7%
103.81.175.141:22311	BD	Tongi	HTTP	Transparent	InGen Technology Ltd : AS38203	6466 ms	27.7%
200.10.28.13:999	CO	Manizales	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS270075	6472 ms	39.7%
47.251.87.74:4145	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6473 ms	5.1%
160.19.19.59:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	6473 ms	18.8%
45.225.206.248:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	6481 ms	14.4%
138.0.207.246:8082	BR	Monte Aprazivel	HTTPS	Elite	NETS TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA : AS264556	6481 ms	24.7%
103.136.170.55:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia : AS58369	6482 ms	22.4%
103.163.13.17:1111	ID	Bojonegoro	HTTP	Transparent	PT Solusi Media Telekomunikasi : AS141889	6482 ms	14.9%
157.20.144.82:2020	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	6483 ms	21.8%
186.33.7.227:999	GT	Salama	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	6486 ms	12.2%
8.220.204.215:31433	KR	Seoul	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	6487 ms	1.1%
203.146.80.98:8080	TH	—	HTTP	Transparent	ADVANCED WIRELESS NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED : AS45458	6493 ms	18.9%
120.28.194.248:8282	PH	Quezon	HTTP	—	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	6497 ms	21.3%
94.68.245.147:8080	GR	Náousa	HTTP	Transparent	OTEnet S.A. : AS6799	6505 ms	10.5%
49.0.199.132:83	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	HUAWEI INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. : AS136907	6506 ms	18.6%
47.237.113.119:8080	SG	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6507 ms	6.1%
103.187.226.52:8082	ID	Ponorogo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Arsya Bintang Nusantara : AS149728	6508 ms	20.8%
103.167.156.82:8083	ID	Pemalang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jaringan Tiang Indonesia Group : AS150554	6508 ms	28.5%
210.87.92.137:1111	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	6510 ms	17.4%
103.41.33.169:58080	IN	Mumbai	HTTP	Transparent	Juweriyah Networks Private Limited : AS138296	6513 ms	9.8%
207.248.108.129:20185	MX	Morelia	HTTP	Transparent	Redes y Comunicaciones de Michoacan S.A. de C.V : AS263127	6514 ms	11.7%
45.228.233.78:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTPS	Elite	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	6516 ms	25.2%
201.62.125.142:8080	BR	Rio Claro	HTTPS	Elite	Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS28573	6517 ms	12.5%
47.112.11.170:2000	CN	Shenzhen	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6520 ms	7.7%
144.79.38.80:8080	BD	—	HTTPS	Elite	Tongi Online : AS153432	6522 ms	26.6%
103.184.180.135:2021	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	6522 ms	13.1%
103.169.33.30:3125	ID	Sekayu	HTTP	Transparent	PT Triguna Akses Teknologi : AS142333	6524 ms	18.5%
121.37.199.23:8029	CN	Guangzhou	SOCKS4	Elite	Huawei Cloud Service data center : AS55990	6526 ms	33.9%
190.242.60.137:999	CO	Hacarí	HTTP	Transparent	British American Tobacco Colombia : AS262191	6529 ms	19.0%
157.66.67.16:8080	ID	Makassar	HTTP	Transparent	PT Buraq Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS152781	6529 ms	18.9%
45.170.102.17:999	CL	Requinoa	HTTP	Transparent	GRUPO METROWAN TELECOM SPA : AS64139	6532 ms	19.8%
46.122.16.54:8080	SI	Ljubljana	HTTP	—	A1 Slovenija : AS21283	6535 ms	24.0%
194.87.76.214:9050	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS9123	6535 ms	23.0%
114.9.25.74:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. INDOSAT Tbk : AS4761	6537 ms	18.1%
36.64.181.82:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	6545 ms	13.2%
106.14.104.220:8087	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6547 ms	6.1%
118.70.13.38:41857	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	—	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	6548 ms	18.6%
31.25.236.95:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	—	MASSIVEGRID : AS49683	6553 ms	23.2%
103.147.77.212:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	6554 ms	27.9%
103.234.31.76:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jenius Lintas Nusantara : AS151512	6556 ms	7.5%
103.253.127.45:8090	ID	Jombang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Media Akses Telematika : AS150989	6557 ms	21.0%
103.239.23.133:3125	ID	Gayam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Gala Dewa Media : AS136865	6559 ms	18.8%
102.38.21.2:19000	LY	Tripoli	HTTP	Transparent	Giga for Telecommunication and Technology Limited : AS328539	6564 ms	17.6%
156.238.237.121:1080	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS4	Elite	cognetcloud INC : AS401696	6567 ms	34.1%
8.148.23.165:1111	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6575 ms	9.2%
202.169.51.45:8080	ID	Central Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38482	6575 ms	12.0%
221.227.115.75:1080	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	6578 ms	4.1%
103.112.212.249:82	IN	—	HTTPS	Elite	ALL CONNECT NETWORK SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED : AS137172	6581 ms	14.1%
208.67.28.19:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	6591 ms	4.1%

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 2,513 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

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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.