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 SOCKS4 Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

758 free SOCKS4 proxies, averaging 46% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 758 proxies Updated 12 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
176.123.169.44:1090	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC IOT : AS29182	74 ms	94.7%
163.53.150.141:1080	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	InterCloud ltd : AS58923	78 ms	80.0%
130.17.20.51:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Fornex Hosting S.L : AS44051	79 ms	72.4%
115.74.159.245:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	79 ms	89.4%
222.165.234.147:52667	ID	West Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS24207	80 ms	100.0%
72.207.33.64:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	81 ms	87.5%
154.113.196.49:5678	NG	Lagos	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS37282	82 ms	100.0%
38.242.158.117:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	84 ms	100.0%
85.122.120.119:30016	RO	Năvodari	SOCKS4	Elite	SC Urban Network Solutions SRL : AS39347	84 ms	100.0%
138.186.133.161:4153	BR	Sapé	SOCKS4	Elite	Unidasnet Comunicacoes Ltda : AS53160	85 ms	99.7%
172.93.187.15:32768	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	365 Group : AS18450	86 ms	83.4%
171.254.3.8:1080	VN	Yên Thành	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	89 ms	96.6%
171.248.215.72:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	90 ms	92.3%
143.255.109.76:1080	BR	Águas Lindas de Goiás	SOCKS4	Elite	Linkplanet Servicos De Comunicacao Multimidia Ltda : AS265144	91 ms	100.0%
45.141.116.141:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	dataflair - Kurz & Lankow GbR : AS207695	95 ms	99.6%
177.136.242.21:8118	BR	Brooklin	SOCKS4	Elite	Eveo S.A : AS53107	97 ms	99.4%
37.193.125.68:1090	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	Novotelecom ltd. : AS31200	97 ms	100.0%
87.107.109.254:2180	IR	Tehran	SOCKS4	Elite	MobinhostInfrastructure : AS208555	101 ms	99.0%
23.137.251.202:9050	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	IncogNET LLC : AS40663	105 ms	99.4%
49.13.150.79:9050	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS4	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	105 ms	100.0%
85.215.229.173:9050	DE	Berlin	SOCKS4	Elite	Strato AG : AS8560	106 ms	100.0%
153.80.242.105:8080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	106 ms	96.1%
184.178.172.14:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	107 ms	100.0%
171.253.61.84:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	108 ms	100.0%
80.92.227.185:5678	UA	Kyiv	SOCKS4	Elite	LoadMe : AS1820	108 ms	100.0%
202.142.176.130:1080	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Multinet Broadband : AS9260	108 ms	100.0%
45.81.154.75:1080	CA	Vancouver	SOCKS4	Elite	Huize Holdings LLC : AS400992	111 ms	100.0%
217.60.33.157:1080	PL	Warsaw	SOCKS4	Elite	ExpressHost Ltd : AS197574	112 ms	68.8%
203.160.58.198:4145	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	POP Jakarta : AS24527	112 ms	99.5%
83.56.15.57:5678	ES	Ciempozuelos	SOCKS4	Elite	RIMA (Red IP Multi Acceso) : AS3352	112 ms	100.0%
196.40.117.114:5678	MZ	Maputo	SOCKS4	Elite	IS - Internet Solutions Mozambique, Limitada : AS42235	113 ms	96.2%
92.246.138.239:10808	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS216246	113 ms	96.9%
196.202.80.48:1080	EG	Banhā	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS8452	113 ms	96.7%
185.132.1.221:4145	UA	Odesa	SOCKS4	Elite	Miratel Ltd : AS203447	113 ms	97.3%
27.75.146.255:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	115 ms	73.6%
143.105.48.163:1080	MZ	Maputo	SOCKS4	Elite	SpaceX Starlink : AS14593	115 ms	100.0%
200.63.95.1:1085	AR	Villa Paula de Sarmiento	SOCKS4	Elite	CATALA SERGIO TADEO (PUYUTA INTERNET & TECNOLOGIA) : AS272046	116 ms	99.9%
88.247.31.164:4153	TR	Çankaya	SOCKS4	Elite	TurkTelecom : AS9121	118 ms	98.8%
89.169.13.59:1303	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	SERV.HOST GROUP LTD : AS207957	121 ms	99.0%
165.16.45.200:1080	LY	Tripoli	SOCKS4	Elite	Aljeel Aljadeed Technology : AS37284	125 ms	81.5%
185.70.186.39:9050	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Hostkey B.V. : AS57043	125 ms	100.0%
151.247.209.14:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Hostkey B.V : AS57043	129 ms	99.9%
200.63.95.13:1085	AR	Villa Paula de Sarmiento	SOCKS4	Elite	CATALA SERGIO TADEO (PUYUTA INTERNET & TECNOLOGIA) : AS272046	132 ms	99.9%
182.253.144.20:4153	ID	Bandung	SOCKS4	Elite	MetroNET : AS17451	132 ms	100.0%
46.171.28.162:59311	PL	Krzywa Góra	SOCKS4	Elite	Orange Polska S.A. : AS5617	133 ms	100.0%
193.180.215.116:1080	DK	Nørre Åby	SOCKS4	Elite	Webdock.io ApS : AS44803	142 ms	79.5%
171.250.220.64:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	142 ms	100.0%
136.233.136.41:43314	IN	Chānga	SOCKS4	Elite	Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited : AS55836	143 ms	100.0%
150.129.170.101:5678	IN	Nadiād	SOCKS4	Elite	Gtpl Broadband Pvt. Ltd. : AS45916	145 ms	99.6%
194.62.55.84:40001	TR	Uşak	SOCKS4	Elite	Hosting Dunyam Bilisim Teknolojileri Ticaret Limited Sirketi : AS212219	146 ms	100.0%

Need a SOCKS4 proxy? This page currently tracks 758 of them worldwide, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #4 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count. Filter by country or anonymity level to find the right one.

Of the proxies currently listed: 757 elite, 1 anonymous, and 0 transparent — averaging 46% uptime and 3430ms response time overall.

SOCKS4 proxies operate at a lower level than HTTP proxies, relaying almost any TCP connection rather than just web traffic — useful for applications that aren't browsers. SOCKS4 has no built-in authentication, so treat the proxy itself as untrusted infrastructure — it's a good fit for simple TCP forwarding tasks, less so for anything that assumes a private, authenticated tunnel.

Match the anonymity level to the task: elite for maximum concealment, anonymous when some visibility is acceptable, transparent when hiding the source IP isn't the point. As with any free, publicly sourced proxy list, uptime and speed vary between entries, so verify a proxy works before relying on it, and don't use free proxies for anything involving passwords or payment information.

The list above reflects the most recent sync and updates automatically every 15 minutes — no need to refresh manually, just revisit this page whenever a fresh batch is needed.

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How to Use SOCKS4 Proxy Free

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Choose a proxy

Browse the SOCKS4 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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