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)

3,050 free HTTP proxies, averaging 41.2% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 3,050 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
161.49.219.181:8082	PH	Magalang	HTTP	Anonymous	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	19803 ms	26.0%
103.154.178.193:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Aneka Teguh Jaya : AS131705	19842 ms	12.8%
106.14.205.114:483	CN	Shanghai	HTTP	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	19858 ms	32.7%
117.244.80.76:8080	IN	Kollam	HTTP	Anonymous	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd : AS9829	19891 ms	27.0%
103.113.3.22:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	DISKOMINFO TANGERANG SELATAN : AS137342	20015 ms	28.8%
103.1.51.181:8181	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT. PRATAMA HASTA UTAMA SOLUSINDO : AS142352	20086 ms	18.4%
103.143.139.192:8080	BD	—	HTTP	Transparent	Windstream Communication Ltd : AS139009	20120 ms	27.3%
41.57.63.1:8080	ZA	Johannesburg	HTTP	Anonymous	Screamer Telecommunications : AS327688	20132 ms	13.3%
103.124.198.134:3125	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT INFORMASI NUSANTARA TEKNOLOGI : AS138096	20204 ms	24.1%
61.155.242.150:5566	CN	—	HTTP	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	20208 ms	21.9%
103.4.134.6:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Salib Kasih Internet : AS149931	20219 ms	24.3%
103.166.32.27:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Daniswara Citra Informatika : AS141929	20245 ms	8.7%
103.48.69.1:82	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	20331 ms	11.2%
181.209.78.76:999	AR	Daireaux	HTTP	Transparent	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	20692 ms	13.3%
163.61.50.3:3125	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Erzar Inti Solusi : AS153636	20873 ms	13.0%
160.22.217.62:3125	ID	Malang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Lintas Media Solusindo : AS152841	21061 ms	18.9%
103.97.141.33:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jembatan Data Pangrango : AS141071	21262 ms	27.9%
38.191.200.243:999	CO	Villavicencio	HTTP	Transparent	HOLA TELECOMUNICACINES COLOMBIA S.A.S : AS273134	21427 ms	20.8%
38.224.164.193:999	MX	Agua Dulce	HTTP	Anonymous	DANIEL RIVERA GONZALEZ : AS270128	21538 ms	23.3%
202.154.19.56:8090	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Digital Media Telematika : AS136121	21633 ms	27.2%
103.84.142.27:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Cemerlang Multimedia : AS55699	21731 ms	18.2%
103.48.71.58:83	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	21758 ms	21.4%
222.252.14.70:8443	VN	Hanoi	HTTP	Transparent	VNPT Corp : AS45899	21861 ms	20.4%
165.99.56.135:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT TENGGARA MULTIMEDIA GEMILANG : AS153893	21967 ms	30.8%
103.148.39.38:83	IN	Bengaluru	HTTP	Anonymous	Broadway Communication Pvt Ltd : AS139564	22085 ms	17.0%
157.20.233.126:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Applewifi Selalu Lancar : AS152439	22197 ms	17.0%
103.81.110.178:3125	ID	Serang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Fiber Data Nusantara : AS150958	22438 ms	19.3%
103.177.199.37:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Eyza Kausa Sinergi Abadi : AS147113	22480 ms	37.7%
196.251.193.116:8084	ZA	Brits	HTTP	Transparent	Info-Gro (PTY) Ltd : AS37403	22604 ms	12.8%
103.8.119.70:8080	IN	—	HTTP	Anonymous	SMART NET INDIA PVT LTD : AS135225	22654 ms	36.4%
147.189.169.226:8118	DE	—	HTTP	Elite	zap-hosting : AS206996	22676 ms	30.0%
103.130.106.73:84	IN	—	HTTP	Transparent	Opticom Networks Private Limited : AS138300	22728 ms	6.5%
163.61.245.61:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT NAOMI AURORA TEKNOLOGI : AS153664	22748 ms	19.6%
103.61.5.132:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Dunia Tak Terbatas : AS150505	22833 ms	8.4%
181.119.111.53:999	GT	Guatemala City	HTTP	Anonymous	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	22884 ms	32.6%
103.126.87.112:1285	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT. Rasi Bintang Perkasa : AS138109	22968 ms	33.2%
103.66.47.57:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Iconmedia Lintas Nusantara : AS23694	23048 ms	15.9%
103.46.4.35:3125	ID	Pekanbaru	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Akses Sentral Teknologi : AS150460	23226 ms	16.4%
102.219.209.86:8080	KE	Nairobi	HTTP	Transparent	VIJIJI CONNECT LIMITED : AS328856	23237 ms	13.8%
103.188.169.21:3125	ID	Karawang	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Lintas Jaringan Nusantara : AS58821	23590 ms	21.9%
160.191.130.235:3125	ID	Kebumen	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Jaringan Lintas Maritim : AS153141	23723 ms	9.5%
103.173.138.229:3125	ID	Banjarnegara	HTTP	Transparent	PT Serayu Multi Connection : AS147078	23992 ms	28.5%
160.25.250.167:3125	ID	Medan	HTTP	Anonymous	PT Mms Digital Communication : AS153098	24678 ms	17.6%
217.64.149.146:8118	SE	Stockholm	HTTP	Anonymous	Obehosting AB : AS42675	24765 ms	13.5%
103.56.93.5:3125	ID	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Argon Data Communication : AS58477	24934 ms	17.1%
103.186.88.90:8080	ID	—	HTTP	Transparent	PT Trans Koneksi Nusantara : AS149717	25306 ms	34.0%
209.146.107.137:1111	ID	Batam	HTTP	Transparent	PT Filltech Antar Nusa : AS141083	25529 ms	38.8%
190.121.52.124:999	CL	Osorno	HTTP	Anonymous	Telefonica del Sur S.A. : AS14117	25622 ms	34.6%
200.48.35.125:999	PE	Tarma	HTTP	Anonymous	Telefonica del Peru S.A.A. : AS6147	25767 ms	13.1%
138.186.76.57:999	PE	Lima	HTTP	Transparent	EXA NETWORKS S.A.C. : AS270076	25985 ms	31.8%

This page lists free HTTP proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 3,050 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

Of the proxies currently listed: 419 elite, 1116 anonymous, and 1515 transparent — averaging 41.2% uptime and 8749ms 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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