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)

3,021 free HTTP proxies, averaging 43.6% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 3,021 proxies Updated 14 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.109.1.117:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Shangkuriang Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS137310	8194 ms	50.2%
160.19.146.82:2022	ID	Tasikmalaya	HTTP	Transparent	PT Taska Sarana Nusantara : AS152775	8221 ms	50.0%
178.16.16.17:3128	LV	Riga	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DEAC-AS : AS12993	8258 ms	58.6%
103.125.174.113:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Trinity Teknologi Nusantara : AS139415	8277 ms	41.0%
117.18.127.244:8080	TH	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Siamdata Communication Co.,ltd. : AS56309	8303 ms	47.5%
85.92.127.30:999	MX	Garcia	HTTP	Transparent	Roger Edwin Monzon Mejia : AS273295	8308 ms	52.6%
78.142.61.74:3128	BG	Dospat	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	BGO-Cloud : AS200628	8342 ms	83.0%
103.215.187.67:8080	ID	South Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringan Inti Exadata : AS141664	8378 ms	47.4%
45.198.10.106:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	8397 ms	54.3%
41.216.191.85:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	8398 ms	88.3%
88.87.6.135:3030	BG	Veliko Tarnovo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	BULGARIA : AS8866	8401 ms	40.7%
163.61.245.26:1452	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	8452 ms	54.4%
45.235.41.162:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	COLUMBUS NETWORKS COLOMBIA : AS262191	8469 ms	52.9%
182.95.79.172:3128	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Bharti Airtel Limited : AS9498	8480 ms	91.6%
161.248.176.2:8080	IN	Firozpur	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	SNA INTERNET PRIVATE LIMITED : AS153302	8528 ms	41.3%
103.124.139.197:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	8552 ms	48.4%
38.156.238.32:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	BITNET DOMINICANA, S.R.L. : AS272882	8552 ms	45.0%
67.207.86.15:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	8555 ms	78.8%
95.129.101.73:80	CZ	Brno	HTTP	Elite	— : AS24641	8611 ms	71.1%
82.148.13.136:80	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	Selectel : AS50340	8645 ms	58.9%
152.67.221.233:8008	KR	Chuncheon	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	8663 ms	52.8%
52.226.76.91:80	US	Washington	HTTP	Anonymous	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	8672 ms	72.2%
116.68.249.25:8089	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Cross Network Indonesia : AS38500	8696 ms	48.0%
157.15.40.253:7777	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	8717 ms	52.4%
213.172.130.3:9999	ZA	Worcester	HTTP	Anonymous	HERO TELECOMS (PTY) LTD : AS328471	8734 ms	49.9%
77.240.102.149:800	CZ	Dobris	HTTP	Anonymous	EUROSIGNAL-AS : AS42189	8753 ms	45.2%
103.161.1.34:1111	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Metro Ring Bersama : AS149920	8818 ms	47.1%
46.203.233.116:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Freakhosting LTD : AS215703	8818 ms	56.1%
103.135.139.89:8080	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Exabyte ltd : AS150178	8822 ms	41.9%
146.190.232.76:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	8828 ms	48.4%
92.205.186.129:1080	FR	Strasbourg	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	GODADDY-SXB : AS21499	8833 ms	72.4%
217.216.37.99:3128	SG	Singapore	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo Asia Private Limited : AS141995	8878 ms	63.4%
2.27.98.183:8080	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	HGC Global Communications Limited : AS9304	8917 ms	55.4%
62.84.245.79:80	NL	—	HTTP	Elite	Your Hosting B.V. part of Your.Online : AS48635	8926 ms	60.6%
205.209.66.132:3128	SY	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Rcell : AS214707	9051 ms	47.8%
190.111.218.139:999	AR	Buenos Aires	HTTP	Transparent	CPS : AS11014	9072 ms	41.1%
160.236.4.22:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Pandawa Nusantara Solusindo	9085 ms	58.1%
57.128.183.212:21	FR	Erith	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	9124 ms	66.2%
20.204.175.243:3128	IN	Pune	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	9170 ms	49.8%
197.221.85.214:8080	GH	Accra	HTTP	Transparent	Dimension Data Ltd : AS37350	9187 ms	50.2%
182.16.252.206:9595	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	INTERLINK TECHNOLOGY, PT : AS45298	9204 ms	69.3%
92.63.83.23:3129	LV	Riga	HTTP	Transparent	mwtv-as1 : AS44575	9247 ms	43.9%
132.145.207.194:8080	US	Ashburn	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	9250 ms	67.2%
51.161.137.166:8080	CA	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	9255 ms	61.8%
191.44.91.60:8080	US	Austin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	9277 ms	44.4%
181.205.134.125:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Anonymous	Colombia Movil : AS27831	9324 ms	56.3%
103.178.3.253:8818	ID	Indramayu	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	RSTNET : AS141077	9331 ms	44.2%
207.180.29.28:3128	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	HIVELOCITY, Inc. : AS29802	9379 ms	63.6%
157.66.239.17:8080	ID	Ponorogo	HTTP	Transparent	PT AKSES DATA INDORAYA : AS152758	9425 ms	48.6%
146.190.221.21:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	9450 ms	100.0%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 3,021 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #2 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 487 elite, 1150 anonymous, and 1384 transparent — averaging 43.6% uptime and 8676ms 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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