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 United States Proxy List (US Proxies) (Updated in Real-Time)

1,684 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 40.8% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:9515	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6964 ms	61.9%
45.74.31.47:15775	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6969 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.47:9318	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6971 ms	63.2%
45.74.31.40:13857	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6979 ms	55.6%
45.74.31.41:9118	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7023 ms	73.5%
45.74.31.47:11522	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7092 ms	57.5%
45.74.31.47:8244	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7094 ms	59.3%
45.74.31.47:9089	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7106 ms	50.5%
45.74.31.47:9717	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7115 ms	55.6%
45.74.31.47:7238	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7117 ms	78.2%
45.74.31.47:12305	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7192 ms	43.9%
45.74.31.41:6743	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7232 ms	48.2%
45.74.31.47:8753	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7266 ms	57.1%
38.63.98.55:999	US	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Cogent Communications : AS174	7268 ms	53.2%
45.74.31.41:10767	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7294 ms	86.3%
45.74.31.41:7563	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7355 ms	55.3%
45.74.31.41:5015	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7360 ms	43.3%
45.74.31.41:9529	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7380 ms	44.4%
45.74.31.46:4178	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7399 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.47:7821	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7401 ms	45.3%
45.74.31.41:11392	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7424 ms	61.1%
45.74.31.47:11689	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7434 ms	64.0%
45.74.31.47:9309	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7440 ms	45.3%
45.74.31.41:12565	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7461 ms	46.7%
68.225.17.237:4228	US	Aliso Viejo	HTTPS	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	7476 ms	42.5%
45.74.31.41:6169	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7607 ms	61.7%
45.74.31.47:8194	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7614 ms	49.7%
45.74.31.41:6722	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7636 ms	87.0%
45.74.31.47:8154	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7650 ms	43.5%
45.74.31.47:14702	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7692 ms	54.4%
45.74.31.40:7245	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7697 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.47:8800	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7698 ms	63.9%
45.74.31.41:7413	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7701 ms	77.1%
45.74.31.47:6180	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7713 ms	41.0%
45.74.31.40:4261	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7805 ms	42.9%
45.74.31.47:9104	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7866 ms	44.8%
45.74.31.41:8313	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7873 ms	54.0%
45.61.133.104:7777	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	FranTech Solutions : AS14956	7889 ms	45.9%
45.74.31.47:12362	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7892 ms	54.4%
45.74.31.47:5946	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7905 ms	42.2%
45.74.31.41:7704	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	7959 ms	63.3%
45.74.31.46:5699	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8040 ms	53.2%
45.74.31.41:6888	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8075 ms	41.0%
45.74.31.41:6222	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8079 ms	59.8%
45.74.31.47:9592	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8107 ms	43.3%
45.74.31.41:13521	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8112 ms	40.9%
45.74.31.47:13887	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8126 ms	47.2%
45.74.31.41:10978	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8142 ms	75.5%
45.74.31.47:10755	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8161 ms	57.9%
45.74.31.47:16455	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8164 ms	52.8%

1,684 free proxy servers based in United States are listed below, pulled automatically from public sources and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #1 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Use the filters to narrow the list by protocol or anonymity level.

Of the proxies currently listed: 1564 elite, 68 anonymous, and 52 transparent — averaging 40.8% uptime and 7159ms response time overall.

Within United States, the current proxies cluster mostly around Los Angeles, Atlanta and North Bergen, with M247, Performive LLC and Cox Communications Inc. among the more common hosting providers.

Elite proxies hide the fact that a proxy is being used at all, anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold the original IP, and transparent proxies pass the original IP along — pick the anonymity level that matches what the task actually requires. Since this list is sourced from public, free servers, response times and reliability vary; always test a proxy before relying on it for anything important, and avoid using free proxies for sensitive logins or financial transactions.

No need to check back constantly: this page automatically pulls a fresh batch every 15 minutes, so it always reflects the current data as of the last sync.

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How to Use United States Proxy Free

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Choose a proxy

Browse the United States proxies listed above and pick one based on protocol, uptime, and anonymity level (elite, anonymous, or transparent) 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.

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