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)

2,558 free HTTP proxies, averaging 43.7% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 2,558 proxies Updated 6 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
190.0.246.213:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	4679 ms	95.5%
103.156.17.34:8818	ID	Jatibarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	4703 ms	40.3%
203.201.190.31:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT WIRA HASTA JITU	4712 ms	47.7%
103.178.2.190:3125	ID	Indramayu	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	RSTNET : AS141077	4727 ms	42.9%
49.213.43.6:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT MUSUBI BALI INTERKONEKSI : AS142145	4728 ms	46.8%
45.198.32.223:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	4732 ms	53.2%
161.248.176.17:8080	IN	Firozpur	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	SNA INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED : AS153302	4751 ms	40.0%
160.19.146.95:2022	ID	Tasikmalaya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Taska Sarana Nusantara : AS152775	4780 ms	49.9%
103.86.135.114:8080	PK	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Multan Cable & Internet Services (Pvt) Ltd : AS135003	4794 ms	69.6%
223.85.21.195:8080	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	China Mobile Communications Corporation : AS139080	4813 ms	96.7%
150.140.148.235:80	GR	Pátrai	HTTP	Elite	University of Patras : AS5408	4842 ms	68.7%
163.227.87.123:5050	PH	Mabini	HTTP	Anonymous	Clian Internet and I.T. Services : AS153789	4858 ms	42.9%
103.151.20.131:80	ID	Makassar	HTTP	Elite	Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Kota Makassar : AS141124	4858 ms	60.5%
103.97.46.10:8080	IN	New Delhi	HTTP	Anonymous	ESTO MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED : AS135817	4860 ms	41.5%
116.204.166.200:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	XeniaGroup-SRL : AS213791	4875 ms	44.0%
89.23.108.58:8080	DE	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	GCS-AS : AS215540	4885 ms	72.4%
131.0.120.162:9292	BR	Pirapozinho	HTTP	Anonymous	ICENET TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA - ME : AS262744	4892 ms	48.4%
45.186.106.145:3128	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	4920 ms	41.5%
172.236.200.10:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	4935 ms	69.6%
207.180.254.198:8080	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	4935 ms	55.2%
162.4.96.18:8089	ID	Pandaan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Azvi Multi Teknologi : AS154669	4942 ms	41.7%
82.115.60.51:80	KZ	Almaty	HTTP	Elite	NLS Kazakhstan LLC : AS200590	4951 ms	65.6%
5.181.178.46:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	4975 ms	40.3%
101.206.186.99:8080	CN	Chengdu	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	— : AS4837	4984 ms	84.4%
103.185.43.117:1080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Awinet Global Mandiri : AS133360	4995 ms	44.7%
103.180.126.194:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Alam Media Data : AS149374	5015 ms	47.5%
190.0.246.210:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	5020 ms	95.4%
180.191.138.5:8082	PH	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	5030 ms	66.7%
113.192.30.240:8080	ID	Duren Tiga	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	5061 ms	44.8%
108.61.29.163:10001	US	Piscataway	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Project Icarus Gaming : AS20473	5072 ms	89.0%
124.217.77.233:8082	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	5091 ms	42.9%
154.18.255.25:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	5129 ms	40.2%
212.147.232.251:80	FI	Helsinki	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	— : AS202053	5185 ms	44.0%
175.107.30.110:8080	PK	Lahore	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	National Telecommunication Corporation : AS23888	5200 ms	41.6%
116.204.166.199:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	XeniaGroup-SRL : AS213791	5217 ms	45.8%
45.235.41.162:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Anonymous	COLUMBUS NETWORKS COLOMBIA : AS262191	5230 ms	52.9%
205.164.192.115:999	MX	Yurecuaro	HTTP	Transparent	MULTICARRIER JE S. DE R.L. DE C.V. : AS270207	5245 ms	86.3%
154.59.56.74:999	VE	Tovar Municipality	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TODONET TELECOMUNICACIONES, C.A : AS264778	5255 ms	81.8%
122.246.4.30:17981	CN	Ningbo	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	— : AS136188	5257 ms	99.4%
102.0.20.200:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Anonymous	Airtel Networks Kenya Limited : AS36926	5259 ms	42.0%
23.95.91.167:80	US	Marietta	HTTP	Anonymous	HostPapa : AS36352	5295 ms	81.6%
163.47.25.50:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT STAR HOME INDONESIA : AS153555	5299 ms	44.9%
152.200.218.28:80	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	COLOMBIA TELECOMUNICACIONES S.A. ESP : AS3816	5312 ms	49.1%
193.33.157.87:8080	NL	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Enflow : AS209626	5316 ms	41.9%
195.154.84.121:10801	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	FR-SCALEWAY-960827 : AS12876	5320 ms	90.0%
103.184.54.171:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Proxi Jaringan Nusantara : AS140401	5323 ms	47.6%
183.162.197.197:8060	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	5328 ms	54.6%
103.147.134.145:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	5341 ms	59.1%
200.71.109.10:999	MX	San Felipe Orizatlan	HTTP	Anonymous	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	5346 ms	53.7%
180.191.137.49:8080	PH	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	5351 ms	40.9%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,558 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 432 elite, 914 anonymous, and 1212 transparent — averaging 43.7% uptime and 8866ms 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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