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)

1,472 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 42.5% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 1,472 proxies Updated 5 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.42:16784	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10636 ms	25.0%
45.74.31.40:13745	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10681 ms	12.0%
45.74.31.42:15794	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10702 ms	22.6%
45.74.31.42:11916	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10764 ms	10.3%
45.74.31.47:7626	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10791 ms	14.0%
45.74.31.42:16446	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10793 ms	5.7%
45.74.31.41:7553	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10799 ms	37.0%
45.74.31.41:4424	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10806 ms	29.7%
45.74.31.40:14303	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10812 ms	27.1%
45.74.31.41:5606	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10815 ms	20.0%
45.74.31.47:8786	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10864 ms	10.4%
45.74.31.47:9811	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10886 ms	31.7%
45.74.31.47:7326	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10893 ms	11.5%
45.74.31.47:16049	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10894 ms	7.8%
45.74.31.46:6677	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10918 ms	38.0%
45.74.31.40:15137	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10942 ms	12.5%
45.74.31.47:10773	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10972 ms	26.2%
45.74.31.47:9388	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10985 ms	38.3%
45.74.31.41:8811	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10988 ms	33.3%
96.60.107.30:9050	US	Madison	SOCKS4	Elite	DIRECTNETWORKSINC : AS4181	10992 ms	26.2%
45.74.31.41:8444	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11101 ms	20.0%
45.74.31.42:9632	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11115 ms	8.3%
45.74.31.40:5752	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11116 ms	18.6%
45.74.31.41:19646	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11137 ms	13.1%
45.74.31.42:11718	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11155 ms	24.4%
45.74.31.40:8321	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11169 ms	11.0%
45.74.31.42:13825	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11177 ms	16.7%
45.74.31.40:7881	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11182 ms	34.6%
45.74.31.46:5709	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11207 ms	16.8%
45.74.31.40:5868	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11252 ms	19.7%
154.12.231.32:80	US	St Louis	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Contabo Inc : AS40021	11262 ms	36.6%
45.74.31.40:12746	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11325 ms	20.8%
45.74.31.40:14780	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11361 ms	16.5%
45.74.31.42:16905	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11367 ms	23.1%
45.74.31.46:6783	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11379 ms	21.4%
45.74.31.42:9098	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11385 ms	9.2%
45.74.31.47:15299	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11439 ms	16.3%
45.74.31.40:13045	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11520 ms	34.0%
45.74.31.40:12107	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11538 ms	14.1%
45.74.31.42:14519	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11581 ms	27.9%
45.74.31.40:6395	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11585 ms	32.9%
45.74.31.47:10288	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11606 ms	34.3%
45.74.31.42:9338	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11609 ms	23.1%
153.75.244.88:3128	US	Secaucus	HTTP	Anonymous	Interserver, Inc : AS19318	11661 ms	36.2%
45.74.31.42:13381	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11699 ms	12.2%
45.74.31.47:12590	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11757 ms	35.4%
45.74.31.40:13415	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11785 ms	17.0%
45.74.31.46:12122	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11823 ms	29.1%
45.74.31.41:5940	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11860 ms	38.9%
45.74.31.42:5449	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11910 ms	22.2%

1,472 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: 1376 elite, 59 anonymous, and 37 transparent — averaging 42.5% uptime and 7145ms response time overall.

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