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)

988 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 38.8% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 988 proxies Updated 14 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.40:6249	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	15934 ms	32.3%
45.74.31.42:6431	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	16019 ms	10.3%
45.74.31.41:4640	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	16064 ms	23.4%
45.74.31.42:8869	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	16356 ms	17.4%
45.74.31.40:9082	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	16472 ms	5.5%
23.95.171.196:9050	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS36352	16526 ms	8.2%
45.74.31.40:10432	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	16598 ms	9.2%
45.74.31.46:7176	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	17341 ms	27.3%
45.74.31.40:22320	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	17570 ms	38.5%
38.58.114.74:3125	US	Littleton	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	17635 ms	31.0%
45.74.31.42:10915	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	17664 ms	26.7%
45.74.31.42:9189	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	17973 ms	9.1%
45.74.31.40:10257	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18001 ms	15.5%
45.74.31.40:15479	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18068 ms	10.3%
107.210.56.161:80	US	Birmingham	HTTP	Anonymous	AT&T Enterprises, LLC : AS7018	18392 ms	13.6%
45.74.31.47:6439	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	18499 ms	12.0%
186.246.14.108:9151	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	ADMAN-AS : AS57494	18728 ms	20.1%
103.48.69.73:84	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	19064 ms	8.7%
45.74.31.42:9184	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	21272 ms	16.7%
45.74.31.42:10729	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	21937 ms	2.3%
23.95.130.184:1081	US	Buffalo	HTTP	Elite	RackNerd LLC : AS36352	22029 ms	21.9%
45.74.31.40:8225	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	22625 ms	17.6%
204.186.254.106:8080	US	Bethlehem	HTTP	Anonymous	PenTeleData Inc. : AS3737	24661 ms	24.0%
45.74.31.40:11627	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	24824 ms	25.0%
45.74.31.42:12785	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	27398 ms	3.9%
45.74.31.40:7126	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	27748 ms	12.5%
45.74.31.40:14148	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	29834 ms	17.0%
45.74.31.40:4630	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	30954 ms	20.7%
45.74.31.41:4186	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	32550 ms	28.1%
192.73.243.98:3128	US	Miami	HTTP	Anonymous	NetActuate, Inc : AS36236	34199 ms	39.0%
45.74.31.42:11395	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	35984 ms	11.7%
23.225.30.114:9999	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Transparent	CNSERVERS LLC : AS40065	37988 ms	27.1%
209.97.149.157:80	US	Clifton	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	40266 ms	34.1%
204.48.31.203:80	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	42022 ms	19.7%
45.74.31.42:14952	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	47341 ms	8.5%
80.71.152.211:3128	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Anonymous	GLBBULUTTEKNOLOJISI-AS : AS48207	57637 ms	10.6%
172.245.18.151:8888	US	Marietta	HTTP	Elite	HostPapa : AS36352	62266 ms	36.3%
34.106.88.54:443	US	Salt Lake City	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	69212 ms	16.4%

988 free proxy servers based in United States are listed below, pulled automatically from public sources and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #2 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Use the filters to narrow the list by protocol or anonymity level.

Of the proxies currently listed: 876 elite, 59 anonymous, and 53 transparent — averaging 38.8% uptime and 6607ms response time overall.

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