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
177.54.239.5:2138	BR	Araguaina	HTTP	Transparent	Aranet Comunicacao Ltda : AS262462	30449 ms	62.6%
161.132.68.244:8080	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	Red Cientifica Peruana : AS3132	30668 ms	51.7%
89.45.94.130:3128	TR	—	HTTP	Transparent	MUVHost : AS209711	30740 ms	80.5%
154.113.18.189:8443	NG	Lagos	HTTP	Elite	Main one Cable Company Nigeria Limited : AS37282	31356 ms	42.0%
8.140.104.98:3128	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Transparent	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	31518 ms	55.0%
34.101.229.7:80	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	32039 ms	73.8%
103.165.138.173:8181	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	32405 ms	49.1%
46.188.49.186:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	Moscow : AS8334	33008 ms	59.2%
31.207.4.14:3128	US	Ajman	HTTP	Transparent	TRUNKNETWORKS-AS : AS43180	34134 ms	64.4%
38.25.207.199:8088	VE	Maracaibo	HTTP	Anonymous	Airtek Solutions C.A. : AS61461	34911 ms	43.7%
217.182.195.221:30002	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	35050 ms	63.5%
144.31.252.120:8443	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Anonymous	U1DS-AS : AS213877	35121 ms	58.2%
37.220.83.34:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	TWC-EU : AS210976	35292 ms	44.6%
213.188.215.223:80	US	Chicago	HTTP	Elite	Fly.io, Inc. : AS40509	35404 ms	71.3%
96.9.228.52:3128	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Anonymous	LEASEWEB HONG KONG LIMITED : AS133752	35788 ms	70.6%
159.194.228.40:8888	RU	Houston	HTTP	Transparent	BEGET-AS : AS198610	36107 ms	88.1%
217.182.195.221:30008	FR	—	HTTP	Transparent	OVH : AS16276	36639 ms	65.8%
58.69.182.53:8085	PH	Manila	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	36822 ms	43.8%
147.93.176.66:3128	US	Orangeburg	HTTP	Anonymous	Contabo Inc. : AS40021	37145 ms	47.8%
161.132.68.244:3128	PE	—	HTTP	Transparent	Red Cientifica Peruana : AS3132	37305 ms	52.3%
122.117.203.252:3128	TW	Kaohsiung	HTTP	Anonymous	Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. : AS3462	37345 ms	41.2%
139.59.191.69:8080	GB	Slough	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	38415 ms	58.6%
62.141.38.35:3128	DE	—	HTTP	Anonymous	WIIT group IP Backbone : AS24961	38965 ms	67.5%
103.161.108.80:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Kabupaten Bondowoso : AS141912	39501 ms	54.4%
130.110.103.245:3128	SA	—	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	40536 ms	98.5%
187.216.141.46:3128	MX	Tlajomulco de Zuniga	HTTP	Transparent	Uninet S.A. de C.V. : AS8151	40655 ms	45.0%
161.97.115.10:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	CONTABO : AS51167	40837 ms	56.3%
92.5.8.178:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	41258 ms	43.6%
217.182.195.221:30009	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	41475 ms	63.4%
159.195.77.126:8080	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP	Elite	netcup GmbH : AS197540	41540 ms	71.2%
169.58.175.78:3128	DE	—	HTTP	Anonymous	TERRATRANSIT-AS : AS42366	43379 ms	67.4%
34.148.25.49:8080	US	North Charleston	HTTP	Anonymous	Google LLC : AS396982	44465 ms	65.8%
85.235.150.219:3128	IT	Arezzo	HTTP	Transparent	ARUBA-ASN : AS31034	45430 ms	46.4%
36.156.142.27:8083	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Anonymous	China Mobile Communications Corporation : AS56046	45644 ms	46.3%
194.135.20.23:443	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Elite	GLBBULUTTEKNOLOJISI-AS : AS48207	46510 ms	88.7%
109.236.88.82:80	NL	Naaldwijk	HTTP	Anonymous	WorldStream : AS49981	46556 ms	67.4%
139.162.150.46:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	47820 ms	55.0%
188.166.102.144:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	48264 ms	80.8%
31.56.7.5:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Anonymous	DeluxHost : AS214677	49649 ms	53.3%
188.166.102.144:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Anonymous	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	52891 ms	71.3%
84.235.244.198:3128	AE	Dubai	HTTP	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	53622 ms	59.2%
193.42.112.26:8080	EE	Tallinn	HTTP	Transparent	ITDEVELOP-AS : AS211211	56505 ms	65.5%
37.59.110.73:80	FR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	58756 ms	47.4%
43.131.47.181:6666	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP	Anonymous	Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited : AS132203	59300 ms	55.7%
47.111.179.99:19518	CN	Hangzhou	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	66830 ms	94.9%
36.152.150.243:8081	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	China Mobile Communications Corporation : AS56046	69584 ms	61.5%
154.223.77.54:10001	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Elite	Kaopu Cloud HK Limited : AS138915	69619 ms	86.6%
149.202.47.125:3128	FR	Roubaix	HTTP	Anonymous	OVH : AS16276	74422 ms	54.3%
103.20.102.155:8182	VN	—	HTTP	Elite	EZ TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED : AS150895	81187 ms	89.4%
178.250.159.127:80	RU	—	HTTP	Anonymous	RU-JSCIOT : AS29182	85989 ms	46.5%

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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