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
118.145.141.251:45183	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	31511 ms	93.9%
118.145.141.251:45246	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	31600 ms	90.8%
34.138.182.73:3128	US	North Charleston	HTTP	Transparent	Google LLC : AS396982	31689 ms	44.4%
83.229.73.113:13554	IL	Haifa	HTTP	Transparent	CLOUDWEBMANAGE-IL : AS44709	32284 ms	40.2%
5.189.138.17:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	32409 ms	44.1%
185.221.173.104:3128	IT	—	HTTP	Transparent	KELIWEB : AS202675	33258 ms	60.7%
8.217.144.167:1080	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	33422 ms	46.5%
160.191.47.102:3128	VN	—	HTTP	Transparent	TIDADIGI COMPANY LIMITED : AS153017	33647 ms	55.0%
198.244.188.127:3128	GB	London	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	34474 ms	47.8%
173.249.28.254:4080	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	34490 ms	90.0%
167.235.227.150:4568	DE	Falkenstein	HTTP	Transparent	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	34641 ms	60.2%
118.145.141.251:45094	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	35009 ms	91.8%
13.250.95.3:8082	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Transparent	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	35036 ms	59.4%
31.129.99.41:5555	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP	Transparent	BEGET-AS : AS198610	35413 ms	41.8%
38.211.32.241:8080	AR	San Miguel de Tucuman	HTTP	Transparent	LEVEL SEVEN SRL : AS265798	35651 ms	60.1%
217.182.195.221:30004	FR	Eygelshoven	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	36112 ms	60.7%
68.183.139.61:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	36270 ms	40.6%
148.135.34.102:1081	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	MULTACOM CORPORATION : AS35916	36278 ms	68.8%
31.76.102.15:8080	GB	—	HTTP	Elite	VPSPay-ASN : AS201988	36931 ms	84.7%
131.222.250.178:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	36957 ms	47.4%
2.26.87.124:3128	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	PLAY2GO-NET : AS215439	37622 ms	45.8%
77.232.142.164:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	AEZA-AS : AS210644	37847 ms	53.5%
118.145.141.251:45170	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	38749 ms	90.4%
209.38.183.26:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	39251 ms	42.3%
118.145.141.251:45208	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	39674 ms	91.5%
118.145.141.251:45053	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	40236 ms	84.2%
34.176.5.130:3128	CL	Santiago	HTTP	Transparent	Google LLC : AS396982	41020 ms	54.2%
103.157.135.199:443	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) : AS63961	41047 ms	41.0%
165.99.14.18:3333	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Elite	LIENVPS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED : AS150820	41105 ms	93.7%
104.248.146.217:3128	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	41795 ms	49.3%
84.247.171.137:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	44045 ms	40.3%
219.151.186.169:18255	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Chongqing Telecom : AS134420	44375 ms	80.5%
172.235.191.31:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	46223 ms	60.2%
89.223.121.59:3128	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP	Elite	TimeWeb-AS : AS9123	47218 ms	44.0%
46.101.223.220:3124	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	47254 ms	90.8%
158.160.220.59:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	YandexCloud : AS200350	47734 ms	41.4%
74.208.207.247:2095	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	This is the joint network for IONOS, Fasthosts, Arsys, 1&1 Mail and Media and 1&1 Telecom. Formerly known as 1&1 Internet SE. : AS8560	47989 ms	50.8%
138.2.50.246:3128	JP	Osaka	HTTP	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	48609 ms	42.9%
147.45.234.29:5000	RU	—	HTTP	Transparent	TWC-EU : AS210976	49754 ms	66.1%
213.199.56.121:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	51089 ms	45.1%
118.145.141.251:45047	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	51192 ms	82.1%
118.145.141.251:45068	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	52174 ms	91.6%
118.145.141.251:45232	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	59789 ms	91.4%
191.252.205.35:3128	BR	—	HTTP	Transparent	Locaweb Servicos de Internet S/A : AS27715	61337 ms	61.0%
51.254.167.233:3005	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	62036 ms	46.6%
172.239.117.103:3128	GB	London	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	62773 ms	56.0%
138.68.185.197:3128	GB	Slough	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	64794 ms	50.9%
158.179.162.1:80	KR	Chuncheon	HTTP	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	71110 ms	40.4%
81.19.210.10:80	GB	City of London	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	BANDWIDTH-AS : AS25369	89 ms	36.9%
15.161.131.175:11833	IT	Milan	HTTP SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Anonymous	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	111 ms	10.4%

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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