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)

2,948 free HTTP proxies, averaging 42.3% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 2,948 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
143.0.203.173:8080	BR	Neves Paulista	HTTP	Transparent	Genesysnet Provedor De Internet Ltda ME : AS264001	6494 ms	24.6%
143.208.152.62:3180	BR	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	FIBRA EMPRESAS LTDA : AS265130	6494 ms	28.5%
47.95.206.224:45226	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6500 ms	18.8%
200.107.142.36:3128	PE	Urbanizacion San Ignacio	HTTP	Transparent	Telefonica del Peru S.A.A. : AS6147	6506 ms	21.4%
103.22.98.69:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	CV. KHALISTA GROUP : AS150243	6507 ms	24.1%
45.4.202.145:999	EC	Quito	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Eliana Vanessa Morocho Ona : AS263238	6514 ms	16.0%
41.72.199.106:8089	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS30844	6516 ms	23.2%
189.196.45.158:999	MX	Guaymas	HTTP	Anonymous	Mega Cable, S.A. de C.V. : AS13999	6524 ms	29.2%
157.66.67.16:8080	ID	Makassar	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Buraq Telekomunikasi Indonesia : AS152781	6528 ms	18.1%
45.143.108.114:8080	GE	Tbilisi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS208320	6531 ms	9.3%
103.174.236.67:8999	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Global Erasiber Teknologi : AS147106	6533 ms	28.8%
175.100.35.103:8080	KH	Phnom Penh	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VIETTEL (CAMBODIA) PTE., LTD : AS38623	6533 ms	27.9%
144.79.217.1:8090	BD	Khulna	HTTP	Transparent	KingsHost : AS133605	6539 ms	21.8%
45.225.207.248:999	CL	Las Cabras	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	NETDELSUR TELECOMUNICACIONES SPA : AS265858	6540 ms	23.4%
103.204.46.2:8090	ID	Pacitan	HTTP	Transparent	Wifa : AS151585	6546 ms	16.5%
103.160.41.8:8080	ID	Kadugadung	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141596	6552 ms	23.2%
223.27.80.122:6565	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Transparent	Aftab IT Limited : AS38071	6553 ms	26.0%
181.119.84.219:8080	CO	Ibague	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET COLOMBIA, S. A : AS52468	6554 ms	11.1%
187.44.188.238:4040	BR	Salvador	HTTP	Transparent	ITS TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA : AS28186	6556 ms	19.1%
91.211.212.6:32650	GR	Athens	HTTP	Transparent	INALAN : AS200736	6563 ms	29.3%
206.42.16.94:8080	BR	Fortaleza	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Brisanet Prestacao De Servicos De Internet Ltda : AS28126	6579 ms	26.2%
179.184.163.133:44443	BR	Belo Horizonte	HTTP	Transparent	Global Village Telecom : AS18881	6579 ms	22.0%
103.151.223.168:8080	ID	Bangkinang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Chandra Media Nusantara : AS140423	6581 ms	34.6%
102.0.25.36:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Airtel Networks Kenya Limited : AS36926	6584 ms	38.4%
190.221.139.18:3128	AR	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Techtel LMDS Comunicaciones Interactivas S.A. : AS11664	6594 ms	22.8%
131.100.51.144:999	CO	Florencia	HTTP	Transparent	FIBERNET TV SAS : AS270062	6605 ms	12.0%
102.68.131.31:8080	LY	Tripoli	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	LTT Autonomous System, Tripoli Libya : AS21003	6610 ms	18.7%
43.167.209.118:10081	JP	Tokyo	HTTP	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	6629 ms	12.6%
203.192.217.6:8080	IN	Pune	HTTP	Transparent	Indusind Media And Communication Ltd. : AS17665	6634 ms	7.7%
176.119.159.178:10801	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	MTW-AS : AS48347	6660 ms	32.9%
103.48.68.82:83	IN	Hyderabad	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	6669 ms	5.4%
103.80.77.1:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Dewan Ketahanan Nasional : AS64312	6674 ms	5.1%
103.169.254.75:6080	ID	Ciputat	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Master Star Network : AS142370	6681 ms	10.4%
103.156.16.227:8080	ID	Jatibarang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	6685 ms	11.2%
103.188.173.84:7777	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Satria Digital Media : AS149736	6687 ms	19.1%
181.174.225.67:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	CHARACKWAVES CUSYPATA EXPORT/IMPORT S.A.C : AS272059	6689 ms	11.4%
38.183.146.163:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	6694 ms	37.4%
102.38.21.2:19000	LY	Tripoli	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Giga for Telecommunication and Technology Limited : AS328539	6696 ms	28.7%
179.1.143.42:999	CO	Bogota	HTTP	Transparent	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	6700 ms	35.5%
104.251.93.219:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	Sprint : AS5650	6704 ms	13.5%
190.7.59.10:8080	AR	Corrientes	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Corrientes : AS20207	6730 ms	23.7%
45.184.111.71:999	PY	Ciudad del Este	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	WIND NET S.A. : AS269783	6736 ms	19.8%
187.249.89.39:999	MX	Soledad de Graciano Sánchez	HTTP	Transparent	IP Matrix, S.A. de C.V : AS32098	6736 ms	25.5%
202.165.40.138:80	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Circlecom Nusantara Indonesia : AS17538	6740 ms	25.1%
216.243.112.164:999	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Integrasi Jaringan Ekosistem : AS142387	6747 ms	20.6%
78.39.253.49:8080	IR	Tehran	HTTP	Transparent	TCI : AS58224	6753 ms	17.7%
104.251.93.129:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	Sprint : AS5650	6756 ms	11.1%
103.1.50.127:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	6767 ms	23.8%
38.137.236.53:999	VE	Guarenas	HTTP	Anonymous	TELECOMUNICACIONES RHJ, C. A. : AS269928	6769 ms	21.7%
103.137.85.29:83	IN	Jaipur	HTTP	Anonymous	Bakliwal Telecom Services Pvt Ltd : AS138734	6774 ms	17.7%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,948 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #2 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 464 elite, 1087 anonymous, and 1397 transparent — averaging 42.3% uptime and 8335ms 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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