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)

2,401 free HTTP proxies, averaging 44.9% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 2,401 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
159.203.61.169:8080	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	38 ms	92.5%
109.199.119.160:80	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	40 ms	99.4%
159.203.61.169:3128	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	43 ms	92.5%
198.199.86.11:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	73 ms	92.4%
198.199.86.11:80	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	74 ms	92.6%
149.56.110.145:3128	CA	Montreal	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	74 ms	59.8%
159.203.61.169:80	CA	Toronto	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	86 ms	92.4%
138.68.60.8:80	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	105 ms	92.6%
103.237.102.191:11111	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Franet : AS62610	114 ms	98.3%
3.211.120.181:443	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Anonymous	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	123 ms	48.4%
138.68.60.8:3128	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	124 ms	92.8%
5.161.103.41:88	US	Ashburn	HTTP	Elite	HETZNER-CLOUD2-AS : AS213230	131 ms	63.1%
75.109.189.86:8080	US	Nacogdoches	HTTP	Transparent	Optimum : AS19108	133 ms	99.3%
200.48.35.122:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	INTEGRATEL PERÚ S.A.A : AS6147	135 ms	98.4%
165.101.43.67:8080	ID	Panaragan	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS58821	136 ms	94.9%
67.203.23.88:8081	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	T3 Web Hosting : AS17252	140 ms	99.5%
174.138.119.88:80	US	Clifton	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	142 ms	70.2%
27.147.28.73:8080	TW	Xindian District	HTTP	Transparent	cgnet : AS18429	144 ms	90.9%
66.151.34.89:80	FI	Helsinki	HTTP	Elite	Hostkey B.V : AS57043	146 ms	95.1%
178.169.0.18:8080	SY	Hama	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS201550	155 ms	95.5%
5.58.97.89:8080	UA	Ternopil	HTTP	Transparent	Lanet Network Ltd : AS16223	166 ms	98.9%
101.255.209.165:8080	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS38511	169 ms	100.0%
89.43.133.242:8080	SY	Armanāz	HTTP	Transparent	HU Pantel INT : AS216472	173 ms	73.7%
104.251.93.248:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	Sprint : AS5650	175 ms	100.0%
152.233.22.66:36695	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	176 ms	98.6%
175.100.35.103:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Transparent	Viettel (cambodia) Pte., Ltd. : AS38623	178 ms	99.0%
134.209.29.120:80	GB	Slough	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	185 ms	92.8%
112.198.134.143:8081	PH	Nasugbu	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS132199	185 ms	96.8%
128.0.7.182:8080	SY	Jarābulus	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS216472	193 ms	66.1%
137.66.1.45:80	US	Gunnison	HTTP	Transparent	Fly.io, Inc : AS40509	194 ms	100.0%
134.209.29.120:8080	GB	Slough	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	195 ms	92.6%
5.45.126.128:8080	EE	Jõhvi	HTTP	Elite	Hosting Services : AS198068	197 ms	52.9%
38.211.24.26:8091	ID	Bandung	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS152032	197 ms	97.2%
38.194.236.106:999	MX	Ciudad Manuel Doblado	HTTP	Transparent	IENTC S DE RL DE CV : AS28458	199 ms	52.8%
121.101.130.181:3125	ID	Sleman	HTTP	Anonymous	— : AS131706	208 ms	99.4%
103.122.64.222:8080	ID	Panaragan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trans Hybrid Communication : AS138064	209 ms	100.0%
159.65.230.46:8888	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	213 ms	60.6%
94.78.67.171:80	CY	Kyrenia	HTTP	Elite	Netonline Bilisim Sirketi LTD : AS44558	214 ms	100.0%
142.93.202.130:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	217 ms	72.3%
203.142.69.67:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS17451	225 ms	100.0%
195.154.84.121:10801	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	FR-SCALEWAY-960827 : AS12876	225 ms	90.1%
103.203.232.171:3125	ID	Batu	HTTP	Transparent	PT Inti Data Guna : AS151600	229 ms	100.0%
134.249.86.47:8080	UA	Kyiv	HTTP	Transparent	Kyivstar LLC : AS15895	232 ms	98.2%
162.214.74.29:8085	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Unified Layer : AS46606	232 ms	97.1%
35.241.172.224:80	BE	Brussels	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	232 ms	92.8%
141.98.153.86:80	DE	Karlsruhe	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	237 ms	87.3%
114.130.153.46:58080	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	Bangladesh Telegraph & Telephone Board : AS45588	245 ms	85.6%
185.135.69.34:80	IQ	Al Mansour	HTTP	Elite	— : AS205889	246 ms	97.2%
143.246.138.227:80	US	New York	HTTP	Elite	YottaSrc : AS213535	246 ms	95.0%
45.91.248.107:80	US	New York	HTTP	Elite	YottaSrc : AS213535	246 ms	96.1%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,401 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #2 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 459 elite, 873 anonymous, and 1069 transparent — averaging 44.9% uptime and 9497ms 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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