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)

792 free SOCKS4 proxies, averaging 46.7% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 792 proxies Updated 8 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
212.103.118.77:5678	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	BRYANSK-AS : AS57044	1990 ms	20.4%
170.238.239.71:60606	CO	Buenaventura	SOCKS4	Elite	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	1993 ms	25.9%
190.228.33.45:1085	AR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Telecom Argentina S.A. : AS7303	2012 ms	23.5%
103.146.185.171:1083	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Yasmin Amanah Media : AS139967	2017 ms	12.4%
88.247.31.164:4153	TR	Cankaya	SOCKS4	Elite	TTNet : AS9121	2043 ms	32.4%
90.8.144.108:3317	FR	Nice	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	POP NIC : AS3215	2043 ms	16.0%
92.247.31.130:1080	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	A1BG : AS8717	2044 ms	22.0%
177.221.220.138:4145	BR	Alta Floresta	SOCKS4	Elite	AVATO TECNOLOGIA S.A : AS52682	2051 ms	5.0%
114.129.19.250:4145	ID	Banjar Badung	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. HIPERNET INDODATA : AS38758	2065 ms	23.0%
212.39.114.139:5678	BA	Mostar	SOCKS4	Elite	Htnet : AS20875	2066 ms	23.7%
109.70.206.178:5678	IT	Blevio	SOCKS4	Elite	LAwireless : AS49979	2086 ms	34.5%
45.70.188.10:4153	BR	Juazeiro	SOCKS4	Elite	Rapidus Internet Banda larga : AS267594	2093 ms	27.6%
153.80.242.105:8080	CY	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	GCS-AS : AS215540	2103 ms	21.3%
114.9.55.102:1081	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. INDOSAT Tbk : AS4761	2108 ms	6.4%
123.253.124.28:5678	IN	Udaipur	SOCKS4	Elite	Multinet (Udaipur) Private Limited : AS133469	2108 ms	36.8%
193.158.12.140:4153	DE	Nurtingen	SOCKS4	Elite	Internet service provider operations : AS3320	2116 ms	21.4%
36.66.203.163:5678	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	2121 ms	23.7%
124.105.55.176:30906	PH	Pasig	SOCKS4	Elite	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	2122 ms	26.5%
179.189.246.165:5432	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldNet Telecom Comercio e Servicos de Telecomuni : AS28252	2122 ms	30.3%
46.224.153.114:9050	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	2128 ms	6.5%
103.204.54.50:1080	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Auspice Infratel Pvt. Ltd. : AS59165	2131 ms	7.6%
193.43.104.16:1080	DE	Limburg	SOCKS4	Elite	BlueVPS OU : AS62005	2145 ms	26.3%
177.125.212.244:4145	BR	Campo Mourao	SOCKS4	Elite	GIGA MAIS FIBRA TELECOMUNICACOES S.A. : AS262354	2147 ms	23.4%
103.114.97.59:80	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	SKYNET CHOWMUHANI : AS137449	2176 ms	30.0%
109.224.22.36:51372	IQ	Baghdad	SOCKS4	Elite	HulumTele : AS203214	2204 ms	13.3%
95.163.20.1:4153	RU	Reutov	SOCKS4	Elite	Meridian LTD : AS12695	2207 ms	29.3%
89.237.33.193:51549	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Moscow, Russia : AS20485	2220 ms	7.4%
90.178.216.215:4153	CZ	Prague	SOCKS4	Elite	CZ.CZNET : AS5610	2228 ms	34.8%
171.248.217.166:1080	VN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Viettel Group : AS7552	2230 ms	11.0%
217.197.151.182:5678	CZ	Prerov	SOCKS4	Elite	ORIGINAL AS CZ-NORDICTELECOMREGIONAL : AS42908	2261 ms	29.2%
103.224.54.233:31433	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	R G TECHNOSOLUTIONS PVT LTD : AS134922	2262 ms	15.5%
43.252.238.238:4153	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	2277 ms	23.8%
189.50.138.10:5678	BR	Presidente Prudente	SOCKS4	Elite	IFTNET Telecomunicacoes Ltda : AS28330	2295 ms	34.8%
36.64.238.83:1080	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	2296 ms	10.9%
36.94.119.218:4145	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	2319 ms	30.5%
202.123.183.66:5678	LA	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Sky Telecom State Company : AS24337	2341 ms	27.1%
83.56.15.57:5678	ES	Ciempozuelos	SOCKS4	Elite	RIMA (Red IP Multi Acceso) : AS3352	2345 ms	39.6%
109.107.181.77:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS210644	2365 ms	36.5%
103.51.45.9:4145	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT CITRA INFOMEDIA : AS133819	2378 ms	26.9%
83.218.186.22:5678	AT	—	SOCKS4	Elite	myNET gmbh : AS31543	2406 ms	36.5%
94.247.241.70:51006	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Saint-Petersburg Branch : AS41733	2429 ms	28.4%
202.51.179.105:3629	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	ADN Telecom Ltd. : AS38203	2440 ms	26.0%
38.41.225.174:8888	GT	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Innova Outsourcing S.A : AS264764	2459 ms	26.9%
175.139.201.193:4153	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS4	Elite	TM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SDN BHD : AS4788	2474 ms	22.3%
103.12.246.109:4145	IN	Kundarkhi	SOCKS4	Elite	INSTANT CABLE NETWORK PVT LTD : AS134941	2494 ms	7.8%
222.212.85.149:5678	CN	Chengdu	SOCKS4	Elite	Chinanet : AS4134	2509 ms	31.1%
91.223.224.238:48293	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	ATK-Telecom : AS197733	2515 ms	35.5%
160.20.36.109:80	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT AJI RAFASYA ROSO ANTENG BERKAH : AS152761	2516 ms	33.3%
174.64.199.79:4145	US	Baton Rouge	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2533 ms	36.2%
213.165.185.211:4153	MT	Birkirkara	SOCKS4	Elite	Melita plc : AS12709	2540 ms	22.9%

Need a SOCKS4 proxy? This page currently tracks 792 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: 789 elite, 3 anonymous, and 0 transparent — averaging 46.7% uptime and 3485ms 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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