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)

2,359 free HTTP proxies, averaging 37.7% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
201.159.111.137:8081	MX	Apodaca	HTTP	Transparent	Administradora de Servicios de Internet Sandur S.A. de C.V : AS28539	5141 ms	9.9%
116.12.46.243:9595	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT. AMBHARA DUTA SHANTI : AS38165	5149 ms	25.3%
161.53.43.203:8080	HR	Rijeka	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS2108	5165 ms	26.8%
217.24.245.58:8079	AL	Tirana	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ONEALBANIA-AS : AS42313	5168 ms	14.2%
103.185.250.142:1452	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	L.J Broadband Network : AS149770	5182 ms	22.0%
103.153.149.59:8034	ID	Gianyar	HTTP	—	PT JARINGANKU SARANA NUSANTARA : AS64300	5183 ms	19.9%
45.174.241.241:999	MX	Champoton	HTTP	—	SISTEMAS Y SOLUCIONES DE CAMPECHE SAS DE CV : AS265583	5193 ms	22.0%
103.239.201.50:1	PH	—	HTTP	Transparent	Sky Cable Corporation : AS17970	5197 ms	36.5%
45.198.10.82:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	5201 ms	15.7%
110.169.137.12:8080	TH	Bangkok	HTTP	Transparent	TrueWiFi : AS17552	5204 ms	37.1%
103.163.103.208:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Mamura Inter Media : AS141673	5204 ms	15.9%
38.9.213.86:999	CO	Soledad	HTTP	Transparent	OMIX SAS : AS274172	5210 ms	27.0%
38.191.80.23:999	CO	Zarzal	HTTP	Transparent	GRUPO SERVINET S.A.S. : AS273145	5214 ms	17.2%
103.48.71.114:83	US	—	HTTP	—	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	5224 ms	13.3%
103.173.162.227:8818	ID	Cikampek	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	5226 ms	28.8%
103.158.210.88:8090	ID	Pagerwojo	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS136121	5232 ms	25.4%
103.144.79.108:8080	ID	Pekutatan	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9341	5238 ms	26.7%
202.179.69.216:58080	IN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Limerick Technologies Pvt Ltd : AS138311	5245 ms	9.4%
103.15.245.139:8080	BD	Sylhet	HTTP	Transparent	SUMMITCOMMUNICATIONS : AS58717	5248 ms	20.8%
180.148.25.46:8181	ID	Ngamprah	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS154201	5252 ms	25.0%
192.162.232.128:8080	UA	Khmilnyk	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VINASTERISK, PP : AS21228	5252 ms	28.7%
124.217.74.69:8081	PH	San Fernando	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co : AS9299	5252 ms	29.2%
38.41.0.116:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	—	MDS TELECOM C.A. : AS269832	5262 ms	14.8%
193.43.159.164:8080	SY	—	HTTP	—	STE PDN Internal AS : AS29256	5269 ms	15.7%
38.19.44.229:999	MX	Durango	HTTP	—	TV CABLE DEL GUADIANA S.A DE C.V. : AS265525	5279 ms	21.0%
47.76.144.139:8123	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - HK : AS45102	5279 ms	0.8%
138.68.234.197:3128	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	5280 ms	36.3%
116.147.109.133:7890	CN	Jinrongjie	HTTP	Elite	China United Network Communications Corporation Limited : AS4837	5281 ms	13.6%
103.177.104.121:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	—	PT. Fiber Networks Indonesia : AS58369	5283 ms	19.6%
47.91.29.151:194	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5290 ms	5.5%
190.110.36.26:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	Transparent	CENTRIC MOBILITY, S.R.L : AS271968	5291 ms	15.6%
103.174.123.5:8089	ID	Sumedang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jaya Sejahtra Nugraha : AS147096	5299 ms	18.2%
103.71.162.25:8181	ID	Trenggalek	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS139981	5304 ms	7.4%
45.123.143.10:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Gelam Net Solusi : AS152023	5308 ms	29.2%
200.125.169.117:999	DO	Mejía de Navarrete	HTTP	Transparent	WIRELESS MULTI SERVICE VARGAS CABRERA, S. R. L : AS269931	5310 ms	9.1%
160.19.16.101:8181	ID	Tanjungbalai	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Balai Nusa : AS152073	5316 ms	27.8%
103.173.163.199:8818	ID	Jatibarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS154628	5331 ms	28.6%
112.201.235.207:5050	PH	Navotas	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9299	5337 ms	30.1%
103.71.162.46:8181	ID	Trenggalek	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS139981	5339 ms	7.2%
165.101.43.43:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	5342 ms	26.3%
181.204.185.98:8081	CO	Cali	HTTP	Transparent	Colombia Móvil : AS13489	5347 ms	25.8%
8.221.138.111:3129	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5349 ms	7.2%
85.159.2.31:58080	UA	—	HTTP	Transparent	Datagroup-Retail : AS31520	5376 ms	14.1%
103.169.132.34:3128	ID	Purwakarta	HTTP	Elite	PT Alfa Omega Interkoneksi : AS142341	5380 ms	25.1%
121.101.129.131:8080	ID	Sleman	HTTP	Transparent	Terabit Solo : AS131706	5382 ms	25.2%
103.152.238.39:1080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Acces Prima Nusantara : AS140448	5388 ms	34.5%
188.127.224.164:2080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	--------/W-IX/-------- : AS56694	5388 ms	38.6%
62.68.48.22:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP	Transparent	General Post and Telecommunication Company : AS21003	5389 ms	19.2%
190.112.201.62:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	LAUAM MEGARED TELECOM, SRL : AS272027	5390 ms	15.6%
157.15.144.80:8080	ID	Cilacap	HTTP HTTPS	—	PT. INDOTEK SOLUTION NETWORK : AS152376	5397 ms	17.2%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,359 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #2 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 579 elite, 132 anonymous, and 1205 transparent — averaging 37.7% uptime and 7513ms 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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