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)

2,544 free HTTP proxies, averaging 36.4% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
24.152.40.49:8080	PY	Coronel Oviedo	HTTP	Transparent	TV MAX CABLE S.A : AS269976	8269 ms	15.3%
179.1.201.131:9992	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Transparent	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	8284 ms	20.7%
177.234.234.254:999	EC	Machala	HTTP	—	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	8292 ms	13.6%
200.71.109.102:999	MX	San Felipe Orizatlan	HTTP	—	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	8294 ms	17.3%
186.148.47.254:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP	—	TELEFONICA CHILE S.A. : AS7004	8310 ms	21.7%
183.6.88.12:18181	CN	Guangzhou	HTTP	Transparent	Chinanet : AS4134	8312 ms	21.2%
154.18.255.139:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTP	—	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	8316 ms	38.0%
163.61.55.117:8081	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP	Transparent	PT INFINITY GLOBAL DATA NUSANTARA : AS153582	8328 ms	19.7%
186.5.121.106:999	EC	Quito	HTTP	Transparent	Telconet S.A : AS27947	8328 ms	19.8%
45.4.2.24:999	CL	Santiago	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS265662	8334 ms	15.6%
103.156.75.213:8091	ID	Gianyar	HTTP	—	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	8337 ms	17.9%
103.156.15.129:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	8347 ms	25.3%
103.68.233.142:8097	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Oren Abadi Sakti : AS150541	8349 ms	24.8%
128.0.7.126:8080	HU	—	HTTP	Transparent	HS-SYR : AS216472	8362 ms	17.0%
103.169.154.4:83	IN	Bhubaneswar	HTTP	Transparent	SPEEDPULSE FIBERNET PVT LTD : AS142490	8377 ms	24.2%
103.48.71.170:84	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	8378 ms	9.5%
209.14.113.107:999	CO	Condoto	HTTP	Transparent	Azteca Comunicaciones Colombia S. A. S : AS262186	8389 ms	13.5%
152.32.67.243:10101	PH	Quezon City	HTTP	—	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	8393 ms	17.4%
103.130.63.15:1080	ID	Cirebon	HTTP	—	PT. Fiqran Solusindo Mediatama : AS138079	8396 ms	24.4%
190.97.232.182:999	VE	Caracas	HTTP	Transparent	VIGINET C.A : AS263703	8397 ms	15.3%
45.174.248.54:999	MX	Morelia	HTTP	—	Wifmax S.A de C.V. : AS265582	8409 ms	39.6%
115.178.50.124:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT. Simaya Jejaring Mandiri : AS38783	8411 ms	39.6%
152.233.22.66:36878	US	Miami	HTTP	—	CDN77 : AS60068	8416 ms	28.6%
36.253.25.10:8181	NP	—	HTTP	—	Ncell Pty. Ltd. : AS38565	8431 ms	24.2%
45.225.205.5:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP	—	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	8471 ms	15.6%
49.0.1.200:1080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	8471 ms	27.8%
181.119.86.179:999	CO	Cañasgordas	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET COLOMBIA, S. A : AS52468	8474 ms	8.7%
203.3.112.2:6666	CN	Guangzhou	HTTP	Elite	Chinanet GD : AS63835	8492 ms	32.9%
190.93.191.20:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP	—	JOSE DIGITAL MEDIA DOMINICANA SRL : AS269908	8496 ms	8.7%
45.225.204.13:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Netdelsur Telecomunicaciones SPA : AS265858	8508 ms	8.4%
165.99.151.246:10001	ID	Bogor	HTTP	—	PT Win Akselerasi Net Indonesia : AS153940	8510 ms	16.9%
182.23.35.242:8080	ID	Depok	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS4800	8518 ms	16.0%
85.93.46.34:10809	RU	Kirov	HTTP	Elite	JSC RosTelecom : AS12389	8545 ms	38.6%
202.83.174.147:8080	PK	Islamabad	HTTP	Transparent	National Telecom Corporation : AS23888	8551 ms	17.2%
160.22.207.95:8082	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Teradata Bintang Selaras : AS152825	8559 ms	34.9%
208.163.39.218:53281	JM	Old Harbour	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Cable and Wireless Jamaica : AS10292	8559 ms	8.0%
45.225.205.10:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP	Transparent	Netdelsur Telecomunicaciones SPA : AS265858	8562 ms	8.6%
8.211.194.78:3129	GB	London	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8568 ms	5.9%
103.159.195.221:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT Giga Digital Nusantara : AS141145	8572 ms	17.8%
89.36.161.56:3128	LV	Riga	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Melbikomas UAB : AS56630	8578 ms	37.3%
38.111.111.206:8090	CA	Toronto	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	SOLID Canada : AS399275	8581 ms	10.8%
38.191.210.101:999	CO	Saravena	HTTP	—	SERVICIOS DE TELECOMUNICACIONES E INFORMATICA S.A.S. : AS273850	8582 ms	12.4%
200.110.218.11:999	AR	—	HTTP	Transparent	CPS : AS11014	8587 ms	22.7%
202.6.206.2:8082	PH	Surigao City	HTTP	—	JAT I.T. SERVICES : AS154184	8590 ms	18.4%
190.60.39.196:999	CO	—	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	8608 ms	10.1%
161.248.190.90:8080	PH	—	HTTP	—	GEMSTAR CABLE TV : AS135028	8621 ms	10.9%
103.102.14.33:8080	ID	Rembang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Foura Inti Sinergi : AS136865	8622 ms	24.5%
103.189.223.254:8080	ID	—	HTTP	—	PT. WIKAPLUS GLOBAL NUSANTARA : AS149881	8641 ms	8.1%
170.81.131.70:3128	BR	Ribeirao Preto	HTTP	—	IFTNET Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS28330	8643 ms	13.8%
138.122.140.194:3128	BR	Cacoal	HTTP	—	NETWAY INFORMATICA LTDA : AS61678	8644 ms	39.7%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,544 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 573 elite, 131 anonymous, and 1261 transparent — averaging 36.4% uptime and 7667ms 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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