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)

2,475 free HTTP proxies, averaging 37.5% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
15.235.172.129:27391	SG	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS5	Elite	OVH : AS16276	11306 ms	7.4%
167.99.173.119:3128	US	Santa Clara	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Digital Ocean : AS14061	11311 ms	30.9%
94.247.244.120:3128	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS41733	11346 ms	11.4%
149.56.24.51:3128	CA	Montreal	HTTP	Transparent	OVH Hosting, Inc. : AS16276	11364 ms	24.0%
160.238.65.5:3128	HK	—	HTTP	Transparent	GZ REMITTANCE (CHINA) INDUSTRY LIMITED : AS142019	11374 ms	28.5%
159.195.43.169:8080	DE	Nuremberg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Netcup KVM : AS197540	11422 ms	35.8%
83.118.60.147:8213	TH	Bangkok	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	— : AS132280	11425 ms	13.0%
185.75.46.9:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS62222	11436 ms	32.5%
209.145.54.41:3128	US	St Louis	HTTP	Transparent	Contabo Inc. : AS40021	11450 ms	36.1%
163.61.55.243:8081	ID	Probolinggo	HTTP	Transparent	PT INFINITY GLOBAL DATA NUSANTARA : AS153582	11558 ms	21.9%
47.79.123.102:8888	SG	Singapore	HTTP	Transparent	NORTHERN CABLE AND FIBER, LLC, Delta Centric LLC, Zenlayer Inc : AS45102	11569 ms	20.0%
181.215.18.40:8181	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	—	CDNEXT : AS212238	11576 ms	34.8%
103.185.43.183:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Awinet Global Mandiri : AS133360	11583 ms	9.0%
36.112.125.156:3226	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Chinanet BJ : AS4847	11590 ms	9.0%
107.161.9.167:8080	CA	Montreal	HTTP	Transparent	Fibrenoire Inc : AS22652	11651 ms	10.7%
79.127.53.170:8080	IR	—	HTTP	Transparent	ASIATECH : AS43754	11688 ms	31.9%
117.84.29.108:1080	CN	Wuxi	HTTP	—	Chinanet : AS4134	11702 ms	3.8%
103.48.68.18:84	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	11723 ms	9.4%
49.151.189.199:8082	PH	Clark Freeport Zone	HTTP	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	11726 ms	36.2%
65.75.201.86:3128	US	Jamestown	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Universal Layer LLC : AS62633	11727 ms	26.2%
200.24.159.146:999	EC	Cuenca	HTTP	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	11807 ms	24.8%
147.93.176.66:3128	US	Orangeburg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS40021	11820 ms	29.2%
163.172.129.144:3128	FR	Paris	HTTP	Transparent	ONLINE : AS12876	11886 ms	24.8%
208.72.154.139:8462	US	Honolulu	HTTP	Transparent	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	11962 ms	21.6%
66.181.39.197:3128	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	UnReal Servers, LLC : AS64236	11964 ms	14.5%
103.173.162.7:8818	ID	Jatiwangi	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS141077	12016 ms	8.5%
160.238.65.4:3128	HK	—	HTTP	Transparent	GZ REMITTANCE (CHINA) INDUSTRY LIMITED : AS142019	12078 ms	29.6%
188.255.163.206:3128	PL	Gdansk	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Ipxo : AS202051	12114 ms	27.2%
191.97.96.208:8080	AR	General Roca	HTTP	Transparent	VISION NET : AS263213	12152 ms	12.3%
27.67.54.178:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Transparent	Viettel Group : AS7552	12162 ms	15.6%
43.164.129.36:3128	KR	Seoul	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	12177 ms	22.7%
57.128.159.156:21	GB	Erith	HTTP	Elite	OVH Ltd : AS16276	12181 ms	23.6%
202.154.19.88:3125	ID	Jombang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS136121	12182 ms	2.5%
161.97.115.10:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	12193 ms	20.5%
14.248.84.131:8080	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Transparent	VNPT Corp : AS45899	12200 ms	21.7%
193.162.143.51:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS205090	12304 ms	29.9%
182.52.229.165:8080	TH	—	HTTP	Transparent	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	12350 ms	15.0%
103.54.169.83:3125	ID	Teluk Kuantan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Kuantan Net Akses : AS150483	12364 ms	13.7%
103.237.134.242:7777	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Maxindo Mitra Solusi : AS38320	12391 ms	22.8%
64.176.55.231:8886	JP	Osaka	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	12419 ms	20.6%
138.59.151.162:8080	BR	Itu	HTTP	Transparent	Wireless Comm Services LTDA : AS28165	12437 ms	16.3%
148.113.167.24:8080	CA	Beauharnois	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	OVH Hosting, Inc : AS16276	12440 ms	19.7%
160.25.58.252:3125	ID	Kebomas	HTTP	Transparent	PT Tuxsindo Cyber Networks : AS152833	12455 ms	4.5%
122.3.77.27:8082	PH	Mandaluyong	HTTP	—	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	12473 ms	22.0%
86.53.111.140:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	GTT : AS3257	12477 ms	26.5%
165.101.230.77:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Anugerah Cimanuk Raya : AS141127	12477 ms	20.6%
160.20.38.66:3125	ID	Indramayu	HTTP	Transparent	PT SAMUDRA DIGITAL NETWORK : AS152767	12490 ms	16.0%
185.240.48.133:3128	KE	Nairobi	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Haicom Limited : AS329272	12504 ms	23.1%
190.122.91.130:999	AR	—	HTTP	Transparent	INSAURRALDE CLAUDIO OSCAR : AS273096	12527 ms	23.6%
5.129.227.157:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS210976	12604 ms	18.0%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,475 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 555 elite, 144 anonymous, and 1258 transparent — averaging 37.5% uptime and 7724ms 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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