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)

898 free SOCKS4 proxies, averaging 43.8% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 898 proxies Updated 10 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
147.139.133.251:10080	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - ID : AS45102	507 ms	100.0%
142.54.237.38:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	508 ms	98.0%
27.77.239.67:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS7552	511 ms	94.2%
192.111.137.34:18765	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	522 ms	98.4%
85.217.171.80:9052	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	Redcluster LTD : AS44901	533 ms	100.0%
5.42.122.141:10808	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	TW Cloud : AS9123	535 ms	81.4%
142.54.228.193:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	538 ms	98.0%
198.8.94.170:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	551 ms	98.5%
113.108.63.150:7890	CN	Guangzhou	SOCKS4	Elite	Chinanet GD : AS4134	580 ms	93.7%
199.66.182.243:4145	US	Jonesboro	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	584 ms	99.5%
192.111.134.10:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	589 ms	97.8%
199.116.114.11:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	590 ms	98.0%
192.252.216.86:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	604 ms	98.0%
94.23.21.76:9050	FR	Roubaix	SOCKS4	Elite	OVH : AS16276	608 ms	99.8%
68.71.240.210:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	612 ms	97.7%
68.71.245.206:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	624 ms	97.7%
68.71.249.158:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	633 ms	97.8%
104.200.135.46:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	634 ms	97.5%
142.54.236.97:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	636 ms	97.8%
192.111.138.29:4145	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	642 ms	98.7%
199.66.183.226:4145	US	Jonesboro	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	650 ms	99.7%
142.54.231.38:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	662 ms	97.6%
107.152.98.5:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	663 ms	98.0%
72.195.34.42:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	670 ms	99.3%
134.19.149.103:9050	RU	Neryungri	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS50477	677 ms	97.4%
192.252.211.193:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	681 ms	98.3%
68.71.249.153:48606	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	699 ms	97.8%
184.178.172.23:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	717 ms	99.5%
192.252.216.81:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	726 ms	98.4%
146.103.125.38:9053	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Servers Tech Fzco : AS216071	750 ms	99.9%
107.181.161.81:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	784 ms	98.0%
27.68.174.200:1080	VN	Hung Yen	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	792 ms	98.6%
174.75.211.222:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	801 ms	99.2%
174.77.111.197:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	803 ms	99.3%
184.170.245.148:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	815 ms	47.1%
185.70.186.39:9050	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Hostkey B.V. : AS57043	818 ms	100.0%
70.166.167.38:57728	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	818 ms	99.5%
192.252.209.158:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	818 ms	47.3%
67.201.35.145:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	823 ms	97.7%
199.102.107.145:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	828 ms	98.1%
192.252.211.197:14921	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	844 ms	98.3%
98.181.137.83:4145	US	North Las Vegas	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	845 ms	99.4%
67.205.161.254:9050	US	North Bergen	SOCKS4	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	852 ms	42.0%
162.253.68.97:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	854 ms	97.8%
115.74.157.21:1080	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS4	Elite	xDSL Services : AS7552	863 ms	67.3%
180.158.166.144:4145	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS4	Elite	—	868 ms	91.7%
72.37.217.3:4145	US	Syracuse	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	869 ms	97.7%
89.186.8.107:1080	PL	Lublin	SOCKS4	Elite	VIP-NET, Lublin, Poland : AS39716	869 ms	42.0%
142.54.239.1:4145	US	Marietta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	888 ms	98.0%
200.8.235.10:4145	VE	La Guaira	SOCKS4	Elite	Corporación Telemic C.A : AS21826	889 ms	48.5%

Need a SOCKS4 proxy? This page currently tracks 898 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: 893 elite, 5 anonymous, and 0 transparent — averaging 43.8% uptime and 3472ms 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

1

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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