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 ProxyFree?

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 ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree 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)

2,544 free HTTP proxies, averaging 36.4% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 2,544 proxies Updated 13 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
198.15.30.102:3125	ID	Pamekasan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trimafa Computindo Networking : AS154503	6063 ms	50.0%
103.130.61.61:8081	ID	Bandung Barat	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. Fiqran Solusindo Mediatama : AS138079	6108 ms	83.7%
149.202.47.125:3128	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	6121 ms	48.6%
14.143.83.222:1111	IN	Defence Colony	HTTP	—	Tata Communications Limited : AS4755	6149 ms	47.8%
51.159.28.39:80	FR	Paris	HTTP	Elite	ONLINENET_DEDICATED_SERVERS : AS12876	6175 ms	60.6%
170.168.102.55:3128	AM	Yerevan	HTTP	Elite	GLB Bulut Teknolojisi Limited Sirketi : AS48207	6228 ms	40.8%
217.182.195.221:30005	FR	Roubaix	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	OVH : AS16276	6240 ms	40.2%
152.53.136.178:10000	AT	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS5	Elite	netcup GmbH : AS197540	6257 ms	58.7%
103.73.66.232:24444	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	HostHatch, LLC : AS63473	6280 ms	82.7%
103.246.194.251:3128	IN	Tirupati	HTTP	Elite	Railtel : AS24186	6418 ms	62.3%
167.234.224.70:65010	BR	Sao Paulo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	6484 ms	45.4%
165.99.14.18:5566	VN	Hanoi	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Azvps Technology Company Limited : AS150820	6487 ms	57.6%
203.81.81.226:8055	MM	—	HTTP	—	Myanma Post & Telecommunication : AS9988	6491 ms	45.3%
116.62.81.204:1081	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6507 ms	80.5%
193.106.250.197:8080	US	Newark	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	INETCLOUD Inc : AS63023	6520 ms	74.2%
210.177.178.148:80	HK	Kowloon	HTTP	Elite	PCCW IMS Limited : AS4760	6587 ms	67.1%
103.184.54.171:8080	ID	Ajung	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Hancom Teknologi Indonesia : AS140401	6630 ms	40.1%
101.89.150.168:3128	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Transparent	China Telecom (Group) : AS4811	6654 ms	80.3%
45.95.232.35:3128	CH	Zurich	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	GCS-AS : AS215540	6660 ms	62.1%
47.103.30.64:8080	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6670 ms	90.5%
201.134.41.110:443	MX	San Nicolas de los Garza	HTTP	Elite	Uninet S.A. de C.V. : AS8151	6682 ms	72.2%
179.1.203.122:999	CO	Medellin	HTTP	—	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	6682 ms	43.6%
118.145.141.251:45012	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	6810 ms	84.0%
186.97.236.99:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP	—	Colombia Movil : AS27831	6850 ms	59.3%
61.247.186.234:1111	BD	—	HTTP	—	OptiMax Communication Ltd : AS38031	6852 ms	48.7%
85.93.46.34:10808	RU	Kirov	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	JSC RosTelecom : AS12389	6900 ms	59.0%
49.213.59.111:8082	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT GUNUNG SUGIH BESAR NETWORK : AS139653	6914 ms	50.0%
190.60.34.250:999	CO	Andalucía	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	6926 ms	43.9%
193.106.250.197:8181	US	Newark	HTTP	Elite	INETCLOUD Inc : AS63023	6964 ms	73.9%
124.217.74.69:8081	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	7033 ms	57.1%
118.145.141.251:45053	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	7039 ms	84.2%
173.212.245.136:8888	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	7104 ms	88.4%
192.158.15.201:60684	CA	Mississauga	HTTP	Elite	1651884 Ontario Inc. : AS40028	7137 ms	42.6%
221.217.49.129:9000	CN	Beijing	HTTP	—	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	7276 ms	52.3%
156.245.246.51:7890	SC	—	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	VpsQuan L.L.C. : AS62468	7298 ms	51.9%
182.253.235.223:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	7338 ms	52.0%
85.198.100.232:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Anonymous	Beget LLC : AS198610	7611 ms	43.0%
217.182.195.221:30009	FR	Roubaix	HTTP	Elite	OVH : AS16276	7681 ms	46.7%
3.145.196.191:999	US	Dublin	HTTP	Transparent	AWS EC2 (us-east-2) : AS16509	7699 ms	46.1%
218.4.62.141:8080	CN	Suzhou	HTTP	Transparent	Chinanet : AS4134	7703 ms	47.2%
157.15.116.26:8082	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Trias Infra Sarana : AS152372	7728 ms	44.6%
185.238.238.29:58080	PL	Przeworno	HTTP	—	RDNET-AS : AS207221	7737 ms	54.7%
46.99.135.237:8080	XK	Pristina	HTTP	Elite	IPKO-AS : AS21246	7765 ms	48.6%
194.14.207.87:80	SE	Linkoping	HTTP	Elite	Inleed : AS206170	7794 ms	43.8%
103.130.82.13:8636	ID	Bengkalis	HTTP	Transparent	PT Central Digital Network : AS150966	7854 ms	47.5%
45.173.10.212:999	CO	Cucuta	HTTP	Transparent	M&M INVERSIONES MORENO SAS : AS272995	7879 ms	40.0%
118.145.141.251:45246	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	8012 ms	90.8%
111.68.25.98:8080	ID	Semarang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Sarana Data : AS55666	8015 ms	53.1%
201.20.42.46:3127	BR	São Paulo	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Equinix Brasil : AS15830	8028 ms	68.5%
198.244.188.127:3128	GB	London	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	8102 ms	47.8%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,544 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 573 elite, 131 anonymous, and 1261 transparent — averaging 36.4% uptime and 7667ms 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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