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)

4,119 free HTTP proxies, averaging 40.2% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
180.183.158.68:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited : AS45758	8457 ms	47.4%
131.163.89.148:3128	NO	Oslo	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Microsoft Corporation : AS8075	8458 ms	63.0%
191.97.3.2:999	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Anonymous	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	8464 ms	42.2%
38.183.146.183:1717	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	8473 ms	43.9%
45.161.201.147:8080	BR	Ararica	HTTP	Transparent	Link Sul internet : AS268473	8477 ms	41.1%
103.165.212.26:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	8484 ms	41.6%
187.251.224.167:80	MX	Leon	HTTP	Transparent	TOTAL PLAY TELECOMUNICACIONES SA DE CV : AS22884	8507 ms	40.9%
103.147.134.33:8082	ID	Surabaya	HTTP	Transparent	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	8553 ms	47.4%
38.7.22.165:999	MX	Ixtapan del Oro	HTTP	Transparent	INTERNET TELEFONIA Y TV DE MICHOACAN SA DE CV : AS28398	8570 ms	43.3%
31.47.38.2:80	IR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	to AS62265 announce AS25184 : AS25184	8571 ms	43.9%
102.217.116.39:999	AO	Luanda	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	NEONET PRESTACAO DE SERVICOS E TELECOMUNICACOES, LDA : AS328979	8577 ms	45.0%
103.31.233.35:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	8596 ms	43.7%
103.97.141.40:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	8597 ms	41.4%
95.129.101.73:80	CZ	Brno	HTTP	Elite	— : AS24641	8610 ms	71.1%
205.234.123.108:8080	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	RedSwitches Pty LTD. : AS50049	8622 ms	47.8%
118.31.168.1:3128	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	8636 ms	64.7%
82.148.13.136:80	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	Selectel : AS50340	8638 ms	58.9%
201.4.65.107:8080	BR	Niteroi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	net-High-Speed	8647 ms	100.0%
190.14.241.87:999	CO	Candelaria	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	8655 ms	45.4%
88.247.171.120:8080	TR	Izmir	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	TTNet : AS9121	8681 ms	49.6%
45.177.53.197:999	CO	Granada	HTTP	Anonymous	ETB - Colombia : AS19429	8722 ms	42.2%
199.68.217.2:3128	CA	Cherry Hill	HTTP	Transparent	NetLab Global : AS979	8745 ms	44.3%
185.225.41.170:8080	SY	Damascus	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	8817 ms	42.2%
194.150.68.101:6010	IR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	IR-RESANEHPARDAZ : AS206495	8821 ms	53.2%
206.245.131.160:80	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	Baxet Group Inc. : AS26383	8821 ms	97.1%
190.60.34.250:999	CO	Andalucia	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	8826 ms	40.3%
103.203.233.133:3125	ID	Malang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Inti Data Guna : AS151600	8829 ms	45.8%
141.98.235.33:3128	RU	Almaty	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	TWC-EU : AS210976	8840 ms	48.2%
190.7.138.78:8080	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	8846 ms	58.2%
210.211.113.33:80	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	Vietel - CHT Compamy Ltd : AS38731	8854 ms	90.9%
103.181.162.25:8080	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Anonymous	Business Zone Limited : AS153038	8855 ms	40.1%
132.243.228.24:443	CY	—	HTTP	Anonymous	HOSTKEY-AS : AS57043	8886 ms	70.5%
177.73.155.212:999	CO	Popayán	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	DOBLECLICK SOFTWARE E INGENERIA : AS264646	8901 ms	40.5%
45.61.133.104:7777	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Anonymous	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	8924 ms	44.9%
14.225.240.23:8562	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	VIETNAM POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP : AS135905	8947 ms	76.7%
209.45.65.53:1011	PE	Lima	HTTP	Anonymous	Red Cientifica Peruana : AS3132	8967 ms	48.7%
193.30.123.172:3128	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Anonymous	netcup GmbH : AS197540	8977 ms	67.7%
79.137.202.109:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Aeza International LTD : AS210644	8982 ms	56.1%
146.190.211.220:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	8992 ms	84.0%
103.131.19.41:8080	ID	Batang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	9019 ms	47.3%
89.58.32.131:3128	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Transparent	netcup GmbH : AS197540	9031 ms	67.8%
38.156.238.32:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	BITNET DOMINICANA, S.R.L. : AS272882	9041 ms	45.1%
89.45.94.130:8088	TR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MUVHost : AS209711	9063 ms	69.4%
173.212.222.244:8888	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CONTABO : AS51167	9089 ms	56.9%
103.209.10.166:8080	ID	Palangkaraya	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Lima Cahaya Kotim : AS150927	9127 ms	44.3%
149.202.47.125:3128	FR	Roubaix	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	9158 ms	54.3%
202.62.57.235:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP	Anonymous	COGETEL Co., Ltd : AS23673	9161 ms	45.1%
43.249.227.186:83	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Anonymous	Pioneer Elabs Ltd. : AS150008	9164 ms	71.2%
103.102.14.48:1111	ID	Rembang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Foura Inti Sinergi : AS136865	9169 ms	47.4%
94.198.188.140:81	KZ	Semey	HTTP	Transparent	kz-7sat-as : AS203530	9175 ms	46.4%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 4,119 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 535 elite, 1492 anonymous, and 2092 transparent — averaging 40.2% uptime and 7988ms 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

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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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