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)

1,420 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 44.1% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 1,420 proxies Updated 13 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.42:5105	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9855 ms	17.4%
45.74.31.47:7704	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9863 ms	10.7%
45.74.31.42:14655	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9920 ms	4.8%
31.169.125.138:3129	US	Secaucus	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Hosting services : AS41745	9944 ms	6.5%
45.74.31.46:6075	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	9955 ms	18.2%
104.194.132.112:9051	US	Las Vegas	SOCKS5	Elite	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	9994 ms	29.1%
45.74.31.41:7202	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10018 ms	36.9%
45.74.31.42:6601	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10021 ms	29.2%
45.74.31.41:7282	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10049 ms	28.2%
45.74.31.42:15245	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10053 ms	38.8%
45.74.31.47:7926	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10138 ms	22.8%
45.74.31.47:15299	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10142 ms	16.8%
45.74.31.40:8259	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10160 ms	17.0%
45.74.31.46:12560	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10184 ms	8.8%
45.74.31.41:8782	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10187 ms	36.7%
45.74.31.40:18635	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10197 ms	28.7%
45.74.31.42:11104	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10199 ms	11.6%
45.74.31.40:13220	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10212 ms	9.2%
45.74.31.47:4862	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10240 ms	7.5%
45.74.31.47:5995	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10280 ms	28.6%
45.74.31.41:4456	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10282 ms	7.7%
103.48.71.70:83	US	Hyderabad	HTTPS	Elite	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	10292 ms	14.9%
45.74.31.47:8774	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10321 ms	12.7%
45.74.31.42:17810	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10324 ms	22.6%
45.74.31.41:5123	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10353 ms	27.9%
77.73.14.147:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	Etclouds Limited : AS7488	10427 ms	13.6%
45.74.31.47:9306	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10431 ms	32.7%
45.74.31.41:5242	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10446 ms	11.9%
45.74.31.41:5634	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10447 ms	11.8%
24.172.82.94:53281	US	Charlotte	HTTP	Elite	Charter Communications Inc : AS11426	10499 ms	18.4%
45.74.31.42:7072	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10556 ms	6.0%
45.74.31.42:7803	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10583 ms	3.3%
45.74.31.47:9881	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10646 ms	12.2%
109.122.203.91:3128	US	Miami	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Grupo CG Limitada : AS270014	10658 ms	36.8%
172.85.99.179:16062	US	Atlanta	HTTP	Anonymous	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	10671 ms	31.6%
102.129.137.249:8080	US	Miami	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	SuperCores Hosting : AS23470	10683 ms	26.0%
96.60.107.42:9050	US	Madison	SOCKS4	Elite	DIRECTNETWORKSINC : AS4181	10732 ms	20.1%
45.74.31.41:11018	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10770 ms	33.3%
45.74.31.47:9278	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10799 ms	27.4%
45.74.31.41:6528	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10810 ms	35.2%
103.48.68.171:84	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	10840 ms	8.9%
45.74.31.41:4303	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10850 ms	14.9%
45.74.31.47:6763	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10878 ms	25.3%
45.74.31.47:6862	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10938 ms	24.9%
45.74.31.47:8299	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10957 ms	38.8%
45.74.31.47:16566	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10958 ms	15.5%
45.74.31.40:9067	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10979 ms	16.5%
45.74.31.46:4489	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10991 ms	21.4%
45.74.31.40:4647	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11018 ms	11.6%
45.74.31.41:8357	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11065 ms	33.3%

1,420 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: 1325 elite, 62 anonymous, and 33 transparent — averaging 44.1% uptime and 6546ms response time overall.

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