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
103.156.17.12:8818	ID	Indramayu	HTTP	Transparent	RSTNET : AS141077	6786 ms	33.5%
42.116.10.198:514	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	FPT-STATICIP : AS18403	6795 ms	39.3%
202.70.156.250:8080	PK	Karachi	HTTP	Elite	Pakistan Telecommuication company limited : AS9557	6797 ms	24.6%
81.18.203.206:8900	PL	Warsaw	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	P4 Play UPC PL network : AS9141	6800 ms	17.6%
104.251.93.183:16062	US	Las Vegas	HTTP	Elite	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	6803 ms	29.0%
38.19.41.157:999	CO	Pereira	HTTP	Transparent	SUPER REDES S.A.S : AS270075	6811 ms	28.0%
157.15.40.219:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Trisari Data Indonusa : AS139952	6829 ms	15.1%
41.57.63.1:8104	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTP	Anonymous	Screamer Telecommunications : AS327688	6835 ms	38.4%
103.167.171.151:8097	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Rajeg Media Telekomunikasi : AS141983	6852 ms	30.9%
103.163.13.17:1111	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Solusi Media Telekomunikasi : AS141889	6858 ms	27.0%
190.60.48.136:999	CO	Valledupar	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	6862 ms	26.7%
103.159.96.146:3128	ID	Kertosono	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Jinde Grup Indonesia : AS141140	6876 ms	17.4%
103.165.123.109:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	6877 ms	26.6%
172.85.99.192:16062	US	Atlanta	HTTP	Anonymous	Frontier Communications of America, Inc. : AS5650	6878 ms	28.2%
103.247.22.77:4357	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	WIFIAN ID : AS58485	6884 ms	17.4%
112.208.162.30:8082	PH	Makati City	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS9299	6888 ms	21.4%
45.224.22.63:999	EC	Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET : AS52468	6901 ms	6.6%
84.52.125.113:8082	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ZTELECOM-AS : AS41733	6902 ms	28.7%
217.29.208.206:9999	ZA	Potchefstroom	HTTP	Transparent	Herotel : AS328471	6904 ms	23.5%
103.152.239.37:1080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Acces Prima Nusantara : AS140448	6917 ms	23.2%
45.198.33.65:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT.Global Media Data Prima : AS138089	6927 ms	33.3%
38.191.214.250:999	CO	Villavicencio	HTTP	Transparent	TRANSPORTE DE INTERNET Y MEDIOS TECNOLOGICOS S.A.S : AS274237	6929 ms	15.8%
181.115.67.3:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTP	Transparent	SERCOM de Honduras : AS14754	6949 ms	7.8%
104.218.199.17:16062	US	Denver	HTTP	Elite	Sprint : AS5650	6950 ms	11.7%
103.169.26.114:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta : AS4800	6957 ms	27.8%
103.183.58.198:8181	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Core Digital Network : AS149409	6965 ms	29.3%
103.94.10.254:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Widya Intersat Nusantara, PT : AS45722	6965 ms	25.7%
193.38.224.169:8081	ES	Madrid	HTTP	Transparent	CITELIA : AS206276	6968 ms	22.3%
103.155.168.147:8299	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Arozak Bima Yudho Sangkara : AS141065	6971 ms	32.1%
103.133.61.184:8080	ID	Bandar Lampung	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Tunas Link Indonesia : AS138134	6973 ms	26.0%
103.175.237.232:8080	ID	Malang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Marva Global Telekomunikasi : AS147121	6973 ms	29.1%
190.2.213.169:999	CO	El Carmen de Chucurí	HTTP	Transparent	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	6976 ms	10.9%
161.49.218.139:10101	PH	Magalang	HTTP	Transparent	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	6983 ms	36.0%
45.182.22.251:999	HN	San Pedro Sula	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MULTICABLE DE HONDURAS : AS263725	6985 ms	15.3%
126.209.124.147:8089	PH	Manila	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	6995 ms	34.1%
103.188.174.7:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	Perusahaan Umum Daerah Tarakan Media Telekomunikasi : AS58369	7019 ms	17.3%
190.110.36.198:999	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	CENTRIC MOBILITY (CEMO), S.R.L : AS271968	7031 ms	19.7%
126.209.105.227:5050	PH	Manila	HTTP	Anonymous	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	7033 ms	39.0%
41.65.67.167:1976	EG	Cairo	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	ETISALAT MISR : AS36992	7037 ms	18.6%
103.203.234.147:8080	ID	Banyumas	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	7041 ms	15.4%
190.60.47.61:999	CO	Medellin	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	7048 ms	16.3%
103.191.196.212:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Pangkalan Lintas Data : AS149934	7054 ms	29.0%
157.15.62.173:8080	ID	Malang	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Anugerah Media Data Nusantara : AS152373	7059 ms	28.8%
103.147.118.240:8080	ID	Salatiga	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	— : AS139962	7065 ms	15.1%
168.205.100.92:8080	BR	Petropolis	HTTP	Transparent	C-ComTelecom Servios Ltda-ME : AS265369	7065 ms	16.9%
203.205.49.2:10246	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	CMC Telecom Infrastructure Company : AS45903	7070 ms	10.5%
45.188.125.235:9991	MX	Jalpa de Mendez	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DIGY NETWORKS S.A DE C.V. : AS265606	7080 ms	36.0%
103.234.35.199:3128	ID	Jember	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. EXABIT GROUP NETWORK : AS151521	7093 ms	22.5%
103.116.82.150:8080	ID	Indramayu	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT SSR Digital Informatika : AS150959	7099 ms	17.0%
103.76.12.158:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Mora Telematika Indonesia : AS131111	7101 ms	27.2%

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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