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 6,032+ free HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5 proxies from 132+ countries, averaging 32.7% uptime and refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.154.231.123:8090	ID	Pagerwojo	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS136121	6174 ms	12.6%
106.14.91.83:8080	CN	Shanghai	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6177 ms	9.8%
182.176.164.41:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTPS	Elite	Pakistan Telecommuication company limited : AS17557	6180 ms	13.9%
45.79.203.254:48388	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Linode : AS63949	6182 ms	35.2%
149.2.83.178:999	DO	Santo Domingo Oeste	HTTP	Transparent	Telecable Dominicano S.A : AS272112	6187 ms	18.1%
123.0.26.73:10000	BD	Dhaka	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IIL : AS56054	6189 ms	19.0%
185.212.88.243:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Fly Telecom LLC : AS21140	6193 ms	17.9%
49.146.244.176:8081	PH	Cebu City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	6195 ms	26.8%
103.169.26.114:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	Lintasarta : AS4800	6196 ms	18.9%
81.95.26.134:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	Mttelecom Network : AS34042	6196 ms	21.7%
102.68.128.215:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP	Transparent	LTT Autonomous System, Tripoli Libya : AS21003	6201 ms	12.6%
41.216.57.75:8080	BJ	Cotonou	HTTP	Transparent	BLOC Customers ADSL BENIN TELCOMS SA : AS28683	6202 ms	29.1%
177.234.222.106:999	EC	Lincán	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS52468	6205 ms	16.0%
200.59.10.42:999	AR	Ricardo Rojas	HTTP	Transparent	Viviani Fernando Luis : AS12150	6212 ms	4.3%
116.254.113.83:8080	ID	Semarang	HTTP	Transparent	Gmedia ID Semarang : AS55666	6214 ms	8.3%
102.0.25.36:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Airtel Networks Kenya Limited : AS36926	6214 ms	25.2%
38.7.18.152:999	MX	Parácuaro	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS28398	6218 ms	27.6%
103.180.123.103:8090	ID	South Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	6219 ms	22.8%
201.159.107.165:8081	MX	Apodaca	HTTP	Transparent	Administradora de Servicios de Internet Sandur S.A. de C.V : AS28539	6221 ms	8.3%
187.190.114.59:999	MX	Texcoco	HTTP	Transparent	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A.P.I. DE C.V : AS22884	6223 ms	18.1%
212.12.28.140:8080	RU	Tula	HTTPS	Elite	OJSC "CenterTelecom" : AS8675	6233 ms	35.4%
91.203.242.66:222	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	Advanced Business Network LTD : AS47335	6235 ms	9.8%
103.172.71.151:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	6236 ms	22.9%
38.226.49.203:8080	PE	Ayacucho	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS274029	6237 ms	20.1%
185.155.15.199:8080	IR	—	HTTPS	Elite	ertebatatazinkia : AS206388	6240 ms	36.8%
103.82.246.23:6080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Master Star Network : AS142370	6242 ms	20.1%
103.145.34.212:1111	ID	Umbulan Tebingsuluh	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS139449	6246 ms	9.7%
176.115.146.232:8080	RU	Nizhniy Novgorod	HTTP	Transparent	LinkTelecom NN : AS197275	6249 ms	13.1%
65.21.252.66:10809	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	6258 ms	13.1%
154.19.38.195:1111	ID	Tangerang	HTTP	—	PT Lintas Network Solusi : AS150279	6258 ms	22.3%
12.232.227.99:8080	US	Dallas	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	AT&T Enterprises, LLC : AS7018	6259 ms	16.3%
38.7.195.52:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP	Transparent	Grupo ZGH SpA : AS263702	6260 ms	29.8%
8.209.96.245:4002	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6263 ms	6.0%
185.144.96.130:8081	SK	Šajdíkove Humence	HTTP	Transparent	EHS, s.r.o : AS201890	6267 ms	11.8%
181.10.138.226:8083	AR	Hurlingham	HTTP	Transparent	Telecom Personal Bs : AS7303	6267 ms	13.4%
177.234.217.235:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS52468	6269 ms	37.4%
134.249.185.223:41890	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Transparent	Kyivstar LLC : AS15895	6269 ms	8.6%
103.84.228.12:3128	ID	Tanah Sereal	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS55699	6270 ms	27.1%
170.150.1.253:4145	BR	Sao Jose do Cerrito	SOCKS4	Elite	UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A : AS28343	6273 ms	17.8%
103.231.236.217:8182	ID	Randudongkal	HTTP	Transparent	PT Level Indodata Teknologi : AS150964	6275 ms	19.6%
181.224.175.204:999	EC	Naranjal	HTTP	Transparent	MICARMITA : AS273141	6275 ms	26.6%
202.58.77.194:8031	ID	Trenggalek	HTTP	Anonymous	DBN : AS138886	6284 ms	10.4%
106.14.91.83:8000	CN	Shanghai	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6285 ms	5.6%
103.67.85.150:3127	ID	Penataban Krajan Satu	HTTP	Transparent	PT Tujuh Fondasi Teknologi : AS152004	6287 ms	26.2%
38.188.48.65:8080	VE	Tucacas	HTTP	Transparent	HH NETWORK : AS273197	6290 ms	23.3%
103.101.216.70:8080	ID	Sungaibamban	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Duta Trans Nusantara Network : AS150941	6290 ms	20.9%
103.140.25.185:8080	BD	—	HTTP	—	Hello IT : AS139227	6291 ms	7.1%
157.100.56.12:8080	EC	Boca Suno	HTTP	Transparent	Negocios Y Telefonia Nedetel S.A : AS52468	6291 ms	15.0%
190.144.238.66:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP	—	Telmex Colombia S.A. : AS14080	6298 ms	15.8%
103.137.85.29:83	IN	Jaipur	HTTP	—	Bakliwal Telecom Services Pvt Ltd : AS138734	6301 ms	12.5%

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 2,544 HTTP, 1,863 HTTPS, 2,386 SOCKS4, and 1,787 SOCKS5 proxies spanning 132+ countries, averaging 32.7% 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.