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)

2,666 free HTTP proxies, averaging 36.5% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 2,666 proxies Updated every 15 minutes

Country

Protocol

Anonymity

Min. uptime (%)

Sort by

Reset

IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
163.172.189.255:3128	FR	Paris	HTTP	Transparent	ONLINE : AS12876	11944 ms	24.9%
103.72.101.61:3128	IN	Mumbai	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS44259	12069 ms	26.7%
172.86.89.207:3128	US	Dallas	HTTP	Transparent	FranTech Solutions : AS14956	12157 ms	37.0%
161.97.115.10:3128	FR	Lauterbourg	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	12194 ms	20.5%
64.226.66.252:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	12197 ms	11.8%
160.25.119.101:3125	ID	Purwodadi Grobogan	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS153096	12197 ms	8.1%
180.191.233.16:8085	PH	Davao City	HTTP	Transparent	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	12256 ms	19.7%
45.13.116.220:21537	FR	Mathay	HTTP	Elite	— : AS47484	12271 ms	23.6%
193.162.143.51:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS205090	12305 ms	29.8%
193.233.232.226:3128	AT	Vienna	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Aeza Group LLC : AS210644	12346 ms	24.4%
103.48.69.54:82	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	12364 ms	8.5%
64.31.49.174:3128	US	Miami	HTTP	Transparent	Limestone Networks : AS46475	12440 ms	20.5%
103.167.170.65:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Rajeg Media Telekomunikasi : AS141983	12443 ms	18.2%
200.188.74.98:8080	MX	Cardenas	HTTP	Transparent	Alestra, S. de R.L. de C.V. : AS11172	12489 ms	23.2%
149.248.37.215:9000	US	Kent	HTTP	Elite	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	12521 ms	24.9%
103.61.5.9:3125	ID	Tebing	HTTP	Transparent	PT Dunia Tak Terbatas : AS150505	12528 ms	6.2%
46.226.162.25:3128	GB	London	HTTP	Transparent	Aeza International LTD : AS210644	12540 ms	29.6%
103.189.197.6:3125	ID	Serang	HTTP	Transparent	Grahasumberteknologi Infra : AS149912	12595 ms	7.5%
119.28.203.104:3128	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	Tencent cloud computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd. : AS132203	12617 ms	22.9%
203.142.69.69:8080	ID	South Tangerang	HTTP	Transparent	BIZNET NETWORKS : AS17451	12620 ms	6.0%
51.222.30.140:3128	CA	Beauharnois	HTTP	Transparent	OVH Hosting, Inc. : AS16276	12674 ms	28.3%
101.128.70.9:3125	ID	Bandung	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS135478	12827 ms	8.3%
103.155.190.162:2080	ID	Blitar	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trisula Media Data : AS141067	12895 ms	33.3%
157.66.18.85:3125	ID	Handilenam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Space Network Mediatama : AS152441	12903 ms	11.7%
164.163.74.97:999	HN	Santa Rosa de Copan	HTTP	Transparent	GRUPO INMA S.A : AS265767	12918 ms	35.3%
103.49.28.0:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS63862	12928 ms	3.4%
103.173.138.125:3125	ID	Kotaagung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Serayu Multi Connection : AS147078	12972 ms	4.8%
89.105.152.196:3128	RU	Krasnoyarsk	HTTP	Transparent	AXIOMA : AS39785	12990 ms	36.8%
14.186.48.5:8080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Transparent	VNPT Corp : AS45899	13034 ms	39.6%
157.20.233.232:3125	ID	Mlonggo	HTTP	Transparent	PT Applewifi Selalu Lancar : AS152439	13079 ms	7.1%
223.197.178.186:3128	HK	—	HTTP	Transparent	PCCW IMS Limited : AS4760	13097 ms	25.5%
2.181.34.250:8080	IR	—	HTTP	Transparent	TCI : AS58224	13124 ms	27.2%
43.252.238.252:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	13200 ms	27.3%
103.185.40.68:3125	ID	Panaragan	HTTP	Transparent	PT Oreo Smart Access : AS149681	13219 ms	8.8%
46.209.30.11:8080	IR	—	HTTP	Transparent	RESPINA-AS : AS42337	13219 ms	34.7%
103.188.51.66:3125	ID	Leuwiliang	HTTP	Transparent	— : AS133815	13259 ms	5.3%
157.15.154.14:3125	ID	Diwek	HTTP	Transparent	PT. TELECOM TEKNOLOGI INDONESIA : AS150989	13299 ms	8.0%
103.217.224.29:8089	ID	Ungaran	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	13340 ms	18.2%
157.20.50.186:3125	ID	Temanggung	HTTP	Transparent	Cmdjnetworksolution : AS150933	13446 ms	6.3%
38.183.145.58:3125	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	13555 ms	7.3%
36.93.163.219:8080	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Transparent	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	13634 ms	19.6%
103.1.50.176:3125	HK	Kwun Tong	HTTP	Transparent	CPCNet Hong Kong Ltd. : AS142352	13656 ms	3.4%
8.217.200.31:3128	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP	Transparent	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	13795 ms	16.4%
103.1.50.60:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	13867 ms	13.3%
103.125.174.123:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Trinity Teknologi Nusantara : AS139415	13983 ms	9.0%
103.118.124.137:6969	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Tele Net : AS137376	14082 ms	19.8%
62.60.152.245:3128	SE	Stockholm	HTTP	Transparent	NetCraftersOU : AS203273	14212 ms	33.7%
103.153.185.65:8080	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	CENTURY LINK NETWORK : AS140954	14278 ms	22.1%
185.53.129.141:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	NFORCE : AS43350	14378 ms	18.4%
5.181.178.61:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Perwira Media Solusi : AS211407	14498 ms	16.5%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,666 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 655 elite, 134 anonymous, and 1341 transparent — averaging 36.5% uptime and 7751ms 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.

Browse by Country

View All Countries →

Browse by Protocol

View All Protocols →

HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5

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.

Free HTTP Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

Browse by Country

Browse by Protocol

How to Use HTTP Proxy Free

Frequently Asked Questions