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
103.160.14.109:3125	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Nusa Data Multimedia : AS141610	14688 ms	8.7%
115.127.105.163:6699	BD	Dhaka	HTTP	Elite	BRACNet Limited : AS24342	14691 ms	18.2%
157.15.67.103:3125	ID	Tulungagung	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trimitra Aditama Koneksindo : AS152377	14769 ms	29.5%
163.61.112.245:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT VESAKHA SECEPAT KILAT : AS153600	14774 ms	30.8%
103.102.12.22:8000	ID	Rembang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Foura Inti Sinergi : AS136865	14909 ms	35.0%
113.161.93.174:6008	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	HTTP	Anonymous	VNPT Corp : AS45899	15017 ms	24.9%
103.175.236.113:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Marva Global Telekomunikasi : AS147121	15104 ms	20.5%
103.156.233.197:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Multimedia Link Technology : AS141098	15117 ms	16.0%
43.245.93.193:53805	NP	Pātan	HTTP	Transparent	BroadLink Networks and Communications : AS55427	15266 ms	15.3%
103.196.41.239:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Sarana Working Akses Indonesia : AS150200	15307 ms	28.6%
161.132.45.20:1084	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	Red Cientifica Peruana : AS3132	15317 ms	38.0%
103.191.219.129:3128	ID	Kuningan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Replay Inti Media : AS149930	15367 ms	26.0%
103.158.210.25:8080	BD	Lamongan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Digital Media Telematika : AS136121	15393 ms	35.6%
103.150.218.81:3125	ID	Batam	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Proxi Jaringan Nusantara : AS140401	15742 ms	22.4%
103.102.12.56:3125	ID	Rembang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Foura Inti Sinergi : AS136865	15754 ms	12.6%
103.156.233.27:3125	ID	Bogor	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Multimedia Link Technology : AS141098	15773 ms	14.4%
201.149.127.22:8080	BR	Parauapebas	HTTP	Anonymous	Garra Telecom Ltda : AS61851	15980 ms	30.6%
120.79.99.232:8099	CN	Shenzhen	HTTP	Anonymous	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	16009 ms	33.5%
190.128.201.236:3128	PY	Asuncion	HTTP	Transparent	Telecel S.A. : AS23201	16052 ms	17.5%
38.183.145.58:3125	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	16141 ms	10.2%
103.172.42.177:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	16164 ms	21.7%
103.1.50.121:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	16166 ms	28.3%
103.36.11.105:3125	ID	Serang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Awinet Global Mandiri : AS133360	16261 ms	30.9%
170.81.243.62:999	PE	Chiclayo	HTTP	Anonymous	INVENTA TELECOMUNICACIONES EIRL : AS269803	16286 ms	17.9%
103.247.15.103:9090	ID	Magelang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT SELARAS CITRA TERABIT : AS131706	16373 ms	32.5%
88.28.222.20:44380	ES	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Telefonica_de_EspaNa : AS3352	16537 ms	26.3%
103.78.158.242:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Global Jaringan Borneo : AS150248	16553 ms	24.0%
103.172.42.93:1111	ID	Karawang	HTTP	Transparent	PT Media Solusi Sukses : AS142393	16580 ms	30.1%
103.175.240.56:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Lintas Data Prima, PT : AS45305	16840 ms	21.3%
160.20.138.27:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT ATLAS LINTAS INDONESIA : AS152782	16942 ms	12.3%
163.61.244.54:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	17019 ms	17.3%
114.69.225.6:82	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	World Phone Internet Services Pvt. Ltd. : AS18002	17020 ms	15.6%
103.186.88.90:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trans Koneksi Nusantara : AS149717	17038 ms	34.0%
163.61.245.8:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	17097 ms	18.6%
23.225.253.182:9999	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Transparent	CNSERVERS LLC : AS40065	17125 ms	26.2%
47.95.206.224:45104	CN	Beijing	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	17157 ms	23.4%
101.255.150.158:3125	ID	Bekasi	HTTP	Transparent	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	17165 ms	18.8%
103.77.79.42:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Sayagi : AS153745	17428 ms	24.0%
2.188.229.150:7020	IR	Tabriz	HTTP	Transparent	Ofogh-Koroush : AS212161	17504 ms	29.2%
192.145.173.101:8080	SO	Mogadishu	HTTP	Transparent	Hormuud Telecom Somalia INC : AS37371	17554 ms	12.5%
160.19.19.227:8080	ID	Medokanayu	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Indo Telemedia Solusi : AS149360	17588 ms	28.7%
45.198.11.193:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT JARINGAN LINTAS ARTHA : AS142386	17914 ms	7.9%
103.166.227.22:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Arta Flash Sintesa Nusantara : AS141959	17977 ms	24.7%
62.210.189.192:14627	FR	Paris	HTTP	Anonymous	Scaleway Dedibox : AS12876	18021 ms	22.2%
45.231.220.67:999	MX	Tijuana	HTTP	Transparent	DISTROKOM S DE RL DE CV : AS28424	18076 ms	6.9%
220.81.123.23:48678	KR	Suseong-gu	HTTP	Anonymous	Korea Telecom : AS4766	18121 ms	14.8%
150.95.26.146:7080	JP	—	HTTP	Anonymous	GMO-Z.COM PTE. LTD. : AS135161	18198 ms	27.5%
103.81.110.134:3125	ID	Serang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Fiber Data Nusantara : AS150958	18207 ms	16.4%
45.198.20.91:3125	ID	Victoria	HTTP	Transparent	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	18211 ms	18.5%
103.167.170.65:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Transparent	PT Rajeg Media Telekomunikasi : AS141983	18317 ms	29.0%

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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