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)

1,605 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 42.2% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.41:6880	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10094 ms	45.8%
45.74.31.47:9147	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10107 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.41:9500	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10110 ms	48.2%
45.74.31.40:10744	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10125 ms	43.5%
45.74.31.47:13367	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10253 ms	83.3%
45.74.31.41:13824	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10271 ms	52.1%
45.74.31.47:13887	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10298 ms	48.2%
45.74.31.46:7134	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10302 ms	47.3%
45.74.31.47:8475	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10564 ms	54.1%
45.74.31.41:4685	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10629 ms	46.2%
45.74.31.41:4907	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10742 ms	64.4%
45.74.31.41:5814	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10773 ms	59.8%
45.74.31.41:13285	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10773 ms	75.9%
67.207.86.15:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Digital Ocean : AS14061	10814 ms	66.0%
45.74.31.47:14855	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10836 ms	60.4%
45.74.31.42:12701	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10885 ms	66.0%
45.74.31.47:6574	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10922 ms	40.5%
45.74.31.41:4314	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10985 ms	42.9%
148.100.84.192:5252	US	Poughkeepsie	HTTP	Anonymous	Marist College : AS6124	11093 ms	59.7%
45.74.31.47:9385	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11116 ms	53.6%
45.74.31.41:11630	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11127 ms	79.3%
45.74.31.41:10158	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11142 ms	57.1%
45.74.31.47:10233	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11219 ms	53.2%
45.74.31.41:10767	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11461 ms	86.8%
64.112.40.81:8888	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	CloudCone, LLC : AS35916	11464 ms	41.8%
45.74.31.47:7040	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11473 ms	45.4%
48.214.22.79:8080	US	Boydton	HTTP	Elite	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	11526 ms	89.1%
45.74.31.47:11193	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11608 ms	56.6%
45.74.31.41:5593	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11663 ms	72.6%
45.74.31.41:9516	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11714 ms	59.8%
45.74.31.42:16537	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11734 ms	52.6%
45.74.31.41:7203	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11740 ms	48.2%
45.74.31.47:15712	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11783 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.41:7767	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11787 ms	46.8%
45.74.31.47:9520	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11940 ms	43.4%
45.74.31.41:7523	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12072 ms	50.9%
45.74.31.41:9060	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12222 ms	54.2%
45.74.31.47:7997	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12297 ms	83.0%
45.74.31.41:7951	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12474 ms	58.0%
45.74.31.41:12985	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12781 ms	76.7%
45.74.31.47:11522	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12912 ms	59.2%
45.74.31.41:12565	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13103 ms	48.9%
45.74.31.41:13129	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13235 ms	51.1%
45.74.31.41:8021	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13435 ms	60.2%
45.74.31.40:13688	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13464 ms	63.0%
45.74.31.47:9511	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13822 ms	56.3%
45.74.31.47:11188	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13979 ms	46.3%
45.74.31.41:12212	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14119 ms	73.7%
45.74.31.41:4184	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14182 ms	59.8%
45.74.31.41:9633	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14233 ms	62.9%

1,605 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: 1511 elite, 52 anonymous, and 42 transparent — averaging 42.2% uptime and 7041ms response time overall.

Within United States, the current proxies cluster mostly around Los Angeles, Atlanta and Phoenix, 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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