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
103.124.137.193:8181	ID	Sukoharjo	HTTP	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	9476 ms	43.1%
54.39.28.106:8082	CA	Beauharnois	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	9507 ms	48.7%
165.227.169.229:3080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	9551 ms	47.7%
41.220.217.50:8080	UG	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	DATANET LLC : AS29032	9552 ms	46.9%
111.92.88.27:3128	IN	Kochi	HTTP	Transparent	Asianet Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd : AS17465	9562 ms	79.0%
47.80.26.236:8080	KR	Seoul	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	9583 ms	51.0%
160.19.41.55:80	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ATC INFOCOM SOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS142461	9593 ms	47.2%
103.42.54.7:3128	VN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Department of Science and Technology of Lao Cai province : AS149154	9612 ms	50.4%
43.249.227.186:83	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Transparent	Pioneer Elabs Ltd. : AS150008	9619 ms	72.0%
122.3.68.45:8082	PH	Mandaluyong	HTTP	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	9633 ms	49.3%
103.171.245.124:8090	ID	Ngawi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Data Arta Sedaya : AS141674	9679 ms	44.8%
91.210.108.19:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	BV-EU-AS : AS62005	9681 ms	50.1%
161.97.131.23:8899	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Anonymous	CONTABO : AS51167	9688 ms	43.7%
195.86.215.2:3128	PH	Manila	HTTP	Anonymous	OCTOPUS WEB SOLUTION INC : AS984	9691 ms	40.6%
103.183.8.243:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Cepat Multi Data : AS149404	9762 ms	42.2%
169.58.23.35:8080	DE	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	TERRATRANSIT-AS : AS42366	9775 ms	74.2%
163.43.113.134:80	JP	—	HTTP	Elite	SAKURA Internet Inc. : AS9370	9778 ms	58.8%
194.154.31.227:3128	GB	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	FORNEX-SE-AS : AS48040	9790 ms	48.8%
160.19.41.36:80	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ATC INFOCOM SOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS142461	9800 ms	44.2%
131.0.120.162:9292	BR	Pirapozinho	HTTP	Anonymous	ICENET TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA - ME : AS262744	9802 ms	48.3%
178.208.64.27:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IRONHOST : AS216139	9807 ms	65.5%
91.132.224.113:6789	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CLODO : AS216154	9845 ms	62.3%
161.22.33.80:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	THUNDERNET, C.A. : AS272809	9908 ms	41.1%
64.112.40.81:8888	US	—	HTTP	Elite	MULTACOM CORPORATION : AS35916	9913 ms	69.8%
201.7.28.126:8080	BR	Aparecida de Goiania	HTTP	Anonymous	BNB-NETWORK	9919 ms	40.8%
45.6.38.24:8080	BR	Campina Grande	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PJM TELECOM : AS266152	9957 ms	55.3%
205.164.192.115:999	MX	Yurecuaro	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MULTICARRIER JE S. DE R.L. DE C.V. : AS270207	9959 ms	86.2%
43.161.222.173:8899	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	9972 ms	55.0%
65.109.213.109:8080	FI	Helsinki	HTTP	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	9989 ms	57.5%
49.146.155.183:8082	PH	Bacolod City	HTTP	Anonymous	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	10107 ms	52.8%
213.199.53.16:8080	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Anonymous	CONTABO : AS51167	10125 ms	62.9%
185.225.41.228:7890	SY	Damascus	HTTP	Anonymous	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	10130 ms	44.0%
103.224.65.81:8080	ID	Jember	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Blambangan Cahaya Timur : AS59158	10173 ms	46.6%
180.211.161.26:8080	BD	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Bangladesh Telegraph & Telephone Board : AS17494	10173 ms	48.7%
31.58.57.74:1111	AE	Dubai	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Atharva Telematika Persada : AS150249	10239 ms	44.6%
118.31.62.231:3128	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP	Transparent	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	10274 ms	49.8%
103.172.42.189:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	10381 ms	40.0%
41.242.119.123:50003	YT	Mamoudzou	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	STOI Internet : AS37614	10419 ms	42.4%
103.189.119.119:7777	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Tekling Media Telematika : AS149883	10473 ms	45.0%
140.238.254.5:8080	IN	Mumbai	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	10509 ms	59.6%
162.4.96.18:8089	ID	Pandaan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Azvi Multi Teknologi : AS154669	10523 ms	42.5%
143.110.248.3:3128	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	10582 ms	83.9%
116.198.224.150:9000	CN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	CHINATELECOM Jiangsu Suqian IDC network : AS137699	10586 ms	46.3%
216.28.149.10:999	MX	Ixmiquilpan	HTTP	Transparent	AKASH TELECOM SA DE CV : AS273276	10586 ms	49.6%
78.31.64.152:3133	DE	—	HTTP	Transparent	WIIT group IP Backbone : AS24961	10590 ms	50.1%
131.163.89.148:3128	NO	Oslo	HTTP	Elite	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	10595 ms	63.0%
111.90.143.197:60808	MY	Taman Desa	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Shinjiru Technology Sdn Bhd : AS45839	10599 ms	47.3%
146.148.34.56:3128	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	10603 ms	51.0%
139.162.169.163:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	10650 ms	75.0%
45.151.69.56:3128	TR	Istanbul	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Superonline Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. : AS34984	10672 ms	46.4%

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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