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
104.218.199.115:16062	US	Denver	HTTP	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	11922 ms	31.7%
45.74.31.41:5044	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11930 ms	21.4%
45.74.31.41:12512	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12002 ms	24.3%
45.74.31.42:9658	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12101 ms	7.9%
45.74.31.40:5309	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12217 ms	18.3%
45.74.31.47:9628	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12324 ms	27.2%
45.74.31.40:4571	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12423 ms	11.3%
45.74.31.41:4553	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12447 ms	14.0%
45.74.31.40:8793	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12465 ms	32.7%
45.74.31.40:5473	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12497 ms	10.0%
45.74.31.42:7581	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12500 ms	7.3%
45.74.31.47:13032	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12581 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.40:13169	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12666 ms	34.0%
45.74.31.41:5830	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12669 ms	10.7%
45.74.31.42:8562	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12702 ms	19.6%
45.74.31.41:7299	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12738 ms	13.5%
45.74.31.47:9787	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12792 ms	17.2%
45.74.31.42:9237	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	12882 ms	6.1%
129.158.48.4:9050	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-ashburn-1) : AS31898	13004 ms	16.5%
45.74.31.47:16100	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13027 ms	14.2%
45.74.31.42:4739	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13085 ms	12.8%
45.74.31.42:17959	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13183 ms	27.8%
68.178.167.154:9999	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	GoDaddy.com, LLC : AS26496	13339 ms	26.8%
45.74.31.47:10425	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13464 ms	32.9%
45.74.31.47:5309	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13554 ms	22.3%
45.74.31.41:6113	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13631 ms	18.5%
45.74.31.42:16307	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13647 ms	23.9%
38.58.117.149:3125	US	Littleton	HTTP	Transparent	Cogent Communications : AS174	13698 ms	27.9%
45.74.31.41:6416	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13710 ms	28.5%
45.74.31.40:6502	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13794 ms	25.7%
45.74.31.46:4348	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	13907 ms	20.0%
45.74.31.46:4432	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14090 ms	15.4%
45.74.31.41:9985	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14106 ms	37.0%
45.74.31.40:12505	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14425 ms	30.4%
45.74.31.41:10280	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14598 ms	24.2%
45.74.31.42:17050	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14601 ms	24.3%
45.74.31.41:6122	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14732 ms	38.8%
23.247.128.4:9005	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	IDC SPACE INC : AS138152	14820 ms	24.5%
45.74.31.41:5981	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	14939 ms	26.7%
45.74.31.40:16483	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15094 ms	18.1%
45.74.31.47:6335	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15119 ms	16.2%
45.74.31.46:7254	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15174 ms	34.6%
45.74.31.42:5777	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15188 ms	9.7%
45.74.31.47:5071	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15191 ms	9.8%
45.74.31.41:6067	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15256 ms	36.5%
45.74.31.40:13773	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15265 ms	11.8%
45.74.31.42:4881	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15363 ms	8.2%
23.225.30.115:9999	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Transparent	CNSERVERS LLC : AS40065	15380 ms	20.7%
45.74.31.41:8317	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15445 ms	19.9%
45.74.31.41:5201	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15477 ms	9.0%

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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