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)

2,481 free HTTP proxies, averaging 36.4% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 2,481 proxies Updated 6 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.80.215.99:8080	ID	Sidoarjo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Redi Revolusi Digital Solusi : AS153092	5547 ms	26.7%
185.27.144.16:999	DO	Santo Domingo Este	HTTP	Transparent	Airtime Technology SRL : AS271935	5554 ms	28.0%
131.222.251.135:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP	Transparent	Turk Telekomunikasyon Anonim Sirketi : AS216472	5557 ms	26.7%
194.28.212.61:8118	RU	Nevinnomyssk	HTTP	Elite	Mobile Trend Ltd : AS51158	5557 ms	10.4%
38.252.217.32:999	PE	Santa María	HTTP	Transparent	Telcom Mikrotik Peru S.A.C : AS273976	5559 ms	14.0%
103.153.190.42:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS140469	5565 ms	27.2%
103.176.97.108:3128	ID	Purwakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	5566 ms	15.0%
89.17.35.212:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	LLC "ER-Telecom Moscow" : AS201825	5566 ms	13.9%
190.122.91.130:999	AR	—	HTTP	—	INSAURRALDE CLAUDIO OSCAR : AS273096	5570 ms	23.6%
103.48.71.166:83	US	—	HTTP	—	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	5578 ms	17.3%
103.174.122.89:3128	ID	Sumedang	HTTP	Anonymous	— : AS147096	5578 ms	28.5%
38.123.213.136:999	MX	Tizayuca	HTTP	Transparent	COMUNICALO DE MEXICO, SA DE CV : AS263167	5579 ms	15.7%
47.121.182.36:9091	CN	Shenzhen	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5585 ms	8.2%
38.172.170.148:999	VE	El Valle	HTTP	Transparent	RED SERVITEL, CA : AS270026	5586 ms	25.1%
103.184.98.33:8082	ID	Baros	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS131717	5589 ms	31.0%
177.52.221.100:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	Transparent	TELERY NETWORKS, S.R.L : AS271799	5600 ms	7.1%
177.52.221.99:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	Transparent	TELERY NETWORKS, S.R.L : AS271799	5602 ms	7.2%
103.173.162.61:8080	ID	Jatiwangi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	5607 ms	28.3%
157.15.0.144:8112	ID	Ngawi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Trans Hybrid Communication : AS152769	5611 ms	28.1%
103.238.232.70:8080	ID	Purwakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Digital Netcom Solution : AS151540	5615 ms	18.9%
38.76.138.129:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	CORPORACIÓN GALA IT C.A : AS263767	5620 ms	29.9%
38.226.242.61:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS152032	5620 ms	26.2%
149.2.82.197:999	DO	Santo Domingo	HTTP	Transparent	Telecable Dominicano S.A : AS272112	5620 ms	11.1%
103.166.158.193:1080	ID	Cibungurgardu	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141955	5624 ms	30.8%
23.138.88.1:999	PR	Adjuntas	HTTP	Transparent	Alphanet Corp : AS400354	5625 ms	25.9%
103.13.204.84:8082	ID	Guyangan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Jaringanku Sarana Nusantara Pati : AS64300	5627 ms	22.1%
177.234.233.91:999	EC	Machala	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	5630 ms	10.8%
45.174.108.140:999	MX	San Pedro Techuchulco	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Iptvtel Comunicaciones S De RL De CV : AS265574	5637 ms	25.8%
103.176.96.23:8080	ID	Purwakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Global Sarana Elektronika : AS147131	5638 ms	23.3%
198.15.30.102:3125	ID	Pamekasan	HTTP	Transparent	Indonesia Network Information Center : AS154503	5640 ms	37.8%
196.223.129.21:80	ZA	Cape Town	HTTP	Elite	Herotel : AS328471	5644 ms	33.2%
103.126.86.27:8010	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Rasi Bintang Perkasa : AS138109	5645 ms	22.1%
154.73.28.253:8080	LY	—	HTTP	—	LTT Autonomous System, Tripoli Libya : AS21003	5649 ms	17.3%
123.0.19.210:10000	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	—	Icon Infotech Limited : AS56054	5651 ms	23.0%
149.129.255.179:18080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5659 ms	6.7%
190.60.61.42:8080	CO	Barranquilla	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	5671 ms	12.8%
103.49.166.193:82	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Nettvox Private Limited : AS150572	5673 ms	14.5%
103.183.8.135:8080	ID	Cikadondongdesa	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Cepat Multi Data : AS149404	5673 ms	30.1%
103.68.214.175:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Grasi Internet : AS150517	5680 ms	19.9%
38.183.146.5:7777	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	5682 ms	25.9%
131.222.251.22:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTP	Transparent	Turk Telekomunikasyon Anonim Sirketi : AS216472	5682 ms	21.9%
103.51.205.108:8090	ID	Karanganyar	HTTP	Transparent	CV Redjo Pawiro : AS45305	5682 ms	19.5%
103.171.82.213:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Multi Network Indonesia : AS142373	5684 ms	19.3%
115.127.105.163:6699	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Elite	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	5686 ms	13.6%
38.252.215.110:999	PE	Independencia	HTTP	Transparent	Telcom Mikrotik Peru S.A.C : AS274156	5687 ms	8.2%
180.191.140.96:8080	PH	—	HTTP	—	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	5688 ms	34.4%
186.33.61.57:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET Guatemala S. A : AS52468	5688 ms	15.6%
181.204.190.234:999	CO	Cali	HTTP	—	Colombia Movil : AS27831	5691 ms	19.1%
103.238.232.98:8080	ID	Purwakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Digital Netcom Solution : AS151540	5691 ms	24.9%
77.50.183.34:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS34602	5695 ms	25.6%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,481 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 617 elite, 121 anonymous, and 1246 transparent — averaging 36.4% uptime and 7257ms 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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