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 HTTP Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

3,685 free HTTP proxies, averaging 43.6% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 3,685 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
109.199.119.160:80	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	41 ms	99.4%
198.199.86.11:8080	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	51 ms	93.7%
209.97.150.167:8080	US	Clifton	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	56 ms	93.7%
209.97.150.167:80	US	Clifton	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	62 ms	93.5%
159.203.61.169:80	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	81 ms	93.5%
47.85.161.37:3128	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	97 ms	98.8%
52.226.76.91:80	US	Washington	HTTP	Anonymous	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	106 ms	72.6%
3.211.120.181:443	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Anonymous	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	113 ms	53.3%
122.52.202.231:8080	PH	Biñan	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company : AS9299	146 ms	100.0%
190.97.254.254:999	VE	Ocumare	HTTP	Transparent	Viginet C.A : AS263703	147 ms	98.3%
203.205.49.2:10193	VN	Mai Dich	HTTP	Elite	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	149 ms	95.5%
45.136.13.110:12366	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Elite	Xnnet Limited : AS139659	151 ms	77.1%
109.252.226.30:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	OAO Mgts) : AS25513	151 ms	100.0%
200.95.192.61:9292	BR	Bady Bassitt	HTTP	Transparent	Oquei Telecom Ltda : AS61937	157 ms	100.0%
138.68.60.8:3128	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	157 ms	93.9%
192.241.149.188:8080	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	159 ms	100.0%
176.99.134.183:8090	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	Inetcom LLC : AS35598	160 ms	52.2%
110.74.206.40:8181	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	EZECOM limited : AS38901	160 ms	97.5%
189.137.80.194:8080	MX	Toluca	HTTP	Transparent	Gestión de direccionamiento UniNet : AS8151	161 ms	93.2%
208.67.28.29:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	163 ms	99.3%
43.135.129.151:80	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing : AS132203	165 ms	100.0%
103.95.34.186:3128	MY	Shah Alam	HTTP	Elite	KS IT SOLUTIONS SDN BHD : AS136749	166 ms	96.6%
82.117.211.42:8085	RS	Novi Sad	HTTP	Transparent	Serbia BroadBand-Srpske Kablovske mreze d.o.o. : AS31042	166 ms	100.0%
113.197.55.155:8080	PK	Islamabad	HTTP	Elite	National Telecommunication Corporation : AS23888	168 ms	100.0%
192.145.228.209:8082	ID	Bandar Lampung	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS140031	171 ms	100.0%
177.234.192.15:999	EC	Durán	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS52468	172 ms	98.8%
103.97.141.85:8080	ID	Cianjur	HTTP	Transparent	PT Apik Media Inovasi : AS141071	173 ms	88.9%
180.191.125.28:8081	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS4775	174 ms	95.1%
197.248.16.109:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	Safaricom Limited : AS37061	175 ms	98.8%
101.255.137.49:80	ID	West Jakarta	HTTP	Elite	— : AS38511	175 ms	100.0%
38.76.139.205:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	CORPORACIÓN GALA IT C.A : AS263767	176 ms	100.0%
38.226.49.202:8080	PE	Ayacucho	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS274029	177 ms	98.0%
111.125.242.34:80	IN	Mumbai	HTTP	Transparent	Microscan Internet Limited : AS55352	177 ms	100.0%
45.91.248.107:80	US	New York	HTTP	Elite	YOTTASRC : AS213535	177 ms	94.1%
69.10.42.58:8888	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Interserver, Inc : AS19318	181 ms	74.6%
174.138.165.210:36038	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS20454	187 ms	97.7%
196.204.26.243:1981	EG	Cairo	HTTP	Transparent	HiNet : AS24835	187 ms	86.4%
103.110.109.53:3125	MV	Malé	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS136238	190 ms	93.7%
38.226.242.61:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS152032	193 ms	97.1%
103.53.79.138:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS133817	195 ms	100.0%
88.27.115.151:3128	ES	Madrid	HTTP	Elite	RIMA (Red IP Multi Acceso) : AS3352	195 ms	99.7%
181.209.118.254:999	AR	General Guemes	HTTP	Transparent	Casazola Almazan Yamil : AS52361	195 ms	97.2%
134.209.29.120:8080	GB	Slough	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	198 ms	93.7%
138.68.60.8:8080	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	199 ms	93.6%
129.226.93.232:80	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Elite	Aceville Pte.ltd : AS132203	201 ms	80.9%
38.194.226.210:999	MX	Atengo	HTTP	Transparent	IENTC S de RL de CV : AS28458	203 ms	96.5%
46.122.16.54:8080	SI	Ljubljana	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS21283	203 ms	100.0%
40.177.65.8:80	CA	Calgary	HTTP	Anonymous	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	207 ms	97.3%
198.199.86.11:80	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	210 ms	93.7%
45.4.202.145:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	Eliana Vanessa Morocho Oña : AS263238	211 ms	100.0%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 3,685 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #2 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 498 elite, 1399 anonymous, and 1788 transparent — averaging 43.6% uptime and 8285ms response time overall.

HTTP proxies handle standard, unencrypted web traffic and are the most widely supported option for browsers, scrapers, and automation tools. Because HTTP traffic isn't encrypted between the proxy and the destination, avoid it for anything involving passwords or payment details — pair it with an HTTPS-only destination site, or use an HTTPS proxy instead when in doubt.

Not every proxy on this list behaves the same way: elite proxies conceal both the original IP and the fact that a proxy is in use, anonymous proxies hide the IP but reveal a proxy is present, and transparent proxies hide neither. Because these are free, publicly sourced servers, reliability and speed can vary from one to the next — test before depending on one, and steer clear of using free proxies for logins or payments.

This list refreshes on its own every 15 minutes, so what's shown above is the most recent available data — come back anytime for an updated batch, no manual refresh required.

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How to Use HTTP Proxy Free

1

Choose a proxy

Browse the HTTP 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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