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)

2,513 free HTTP proxies, averaging 37.3% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
172.233.41.187:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	16486 ms	43.5%
217.28.220.182:3128	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	RU-JSCIOT : AS29182	16696 ms	52.2%
217.182.195.221:30006	FR	—	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	17005 ms	50.5%
103.146.230.23:7890	HK	—	HTTP	Elite	cognetcloud INC : AS401696	17019 ms	80.7%
47.80.60.84:3128	KR	Seoul	HTTP	Transparent	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	17171 ms	41.6%
136.116.107.135:3128	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	17335 ms	40.1%
217.182.195.221:30003	FR	New York	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	17363 ms	55.5%
64.227.174.134:9090	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	17422 ms	47.5%
210.177.178.148:80	HK	Kowloon	HTTP	Elite	PCCW IMS Limited : AS4760	17694 ms	67.2%
172.86.89.207:3128	US	Dallas	HTTP	Transparent	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	17987 ms	49.3%
37.59.110.73:80	FR	—	HTTP	Elite	OVH : AS16276	18205 ms	41.0%
80.250.165.91:80	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	SSK : AS215098	18756 ms	43.2%
220.241.20.97:3129	HK	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PCCW IMS Ltd (PCCW Business Internet Access) : AS4515	19266 ms	41.8%
191.252.202.127:8885	BR	—	HTTP	Transparent	Locaweb Servicos de Internet S/A : AS27715	19521 ms	52.6%
51.161.137.166:8080	CA	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	20304 ms	52.2%
85.51.198.199:3128	ES	Valencia del Ventoso	HTTP	Transparent	UNI2-AS : AS12479	20425 ms	61.0%
129.150.39.247:3128	SG	Loyang	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	20505 ms	42.3%
68.189.214.35:80	US	North Richland Hills	HTTP	Elite	Charter Communications : AS20115	20984 ms	43.3%
89.110.124.45:8888	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	21140 ms	41.0%
118.145.141.251:45067	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	21159 ms	89.6%
47.112.25.109:7890	CN	Shenzhen	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	21164 ms	83.1%
62.171.162.111:80	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	21364 ms	48.0%
118.145.141.251:45012	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	21930 ms	84.1%
185.244.50.54:18080	BY	—	HTTP	Elite	CLOUDVPS-AS : AS215272	21993 ms	56.4%
118.145.141.251:45155	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	22504 ms	90.5%
43.161.222.173:8899	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	22701 ms	41.4%
185.204.168.16:3128	DE	—	HTTP	Transparent	TR_Arvancloud : AS57568	23019 ms	42.5%
161.97.115.10:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	23295 ms	46.6%
217.182.195.221:30008	FR	—	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	24898 ms	60.5%
36.156.142.27:8083	CN	—	HTTP	Transparent	China Mobile Communications Corporation : AS56046	25202 ms	43.0%
2.59.43.253:22222	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP	Transparent	TimeWeb-AS : AS9123	25333 ms	88.9%
213.199.55.22:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	25493 ms	50.3%
118.145.141.251:45244	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	26177 ms	89.6%
119.28.203.104:3128	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	26520 ms	50.5%
103.171.182.57:1111	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Hayat Teknologi Informatika : AS142375	26523 ms	49.1%
103.250.128.8:8082	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Asri Global Investama : AS151546	26761 ms	43.2%
201.219.22.2:3128	EC	—	HTTP	Transparent	CORPORACION NACIONAL DE TELECOMUNICACIONES - CNT EP : AS28006	26857 ms	40.5%
118.145.141.251:45120	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	26972 ms	90.9%
152.233.22.66:8080	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 : AS60068	27356 ms	60.0%
165.99.14.18:1111	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Elite	LIENVPS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED : AS150820	27513 ms	60.8%
118.145.141.251:45237	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	27826 ms	92.9%
104.105.202.246:3128	FR	Paris	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	27924 ms	89.5%
104.234.124.58:3128	US	Columbus	HTTP	Transparent	LINVEO, LLC : AS62564	28005 ms	48.7%
118.145.141.251:45163	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	28191 ms	88.1%
103.42.54.7:3128	VN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Department of Science and Technology of Lao Cai province : AS149154	28615 ms	45.0%
118.145.141.251:45159	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	29340 ms	90.9%
103.25.110.66:1452	ID	—	HTTP	Elite	PT INDONESIA COMNETS PLUS : AS9341	29609 ms	51.8%
2.26.9.173:8080	GB	Shrewsbury	HTTP	Anonymous	ServHost-AS : AS207957	29681 ms	40.8%
81.31.148.105:3080	IT	Turin	HTTP	Transparent	HOST-SPA : AS47242	30348 ms	43.7%
130.17.2.209:3128	US	—	HTTP	Elite	CENIC : AS2152	31133 ms	82.7%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,513 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 600 elite, 137 anonymous, and 1232 transparent — averaging 37.3% uptime and 7590ms 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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