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 ProxyFree?

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 ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree 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)

2,229 free SOCKS4 proxies, averaging 21.6% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
98.178.72.21:10919	US	Tulsa	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	961 ms	99.4%
81.168.119.85:443	GB	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	IOMART-AS : AS20860	963 ms	89.3%
192.252.214.20:15864	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	989 ms	98.1%
139.196.95.28:7890	CN	Shanghai	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	990 ms	86.0%
68.71.251.134:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	998 ms	97.0%
95.182.78.31:5678	UA	Liuboml	SOCKS4	Elite	PE UAinet : AS50648	999 ms	100.0%
70.166.167.38:57728	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1001 ms	99.4%
195.225.116.15:4145	CH	Wädenswil	SOCKS4	Elite	Rolf Tschumi (MGW Online) : AS48971	1015 ms	92.8%
160.250.54.5:9000	VN	Quận Một	SOCKS4	Elite	Toan MY Service Business LLC : AS153320	1016 ms	97.9%
103.88.234.239:40013	MX	Mexico City	SOCKS4	Elite	Latitude.sh : AS396356	1044 ms	62.7%
199.102.106.94:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1049 ms	97.5%
70.166.167.55:57745	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1051 ms	99.0%
96.60.107.30:9050	US	Madison	SOCKS4	Elite	DIRECTNETWORKSINC : AS4181	1071 ms	100.0%
184.181.217.210:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1071 ms	99.0%
151.233.50.238:1080	IR	Shiraz	SOCKS4	Elite	sepanta-Telecommunication company : AS58224	1094 ms	71.4%
27.68.174.200:1080	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	1102 ms	98.1%
43.159.59.40:40001	SG	Singapore	SOCKS4	Elite	Aceville Pte.ltd : AS132203	1103 ms	93.3%
192.252.216.86:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1114 ms	97.2%
142.54.232.6:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1134 ms	97.0%
157.10.97.83:2021	ID	Palembang	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Javas Digital Telekomunikasi : AS58821	1169 ms	42.8%
72.206.74.126:4145	US	Fairfax	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1194 ms	99.3%
200.70.56.84:1080	AR	Buenos Aires	SOCKS4	Elite	—	1204 ms	97.6%
95.163.153.221:1080	AT	Vienna	SOCKS4	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS210644	1207 ms	97.6%
98.178.72.30:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1208 ms	99.3%
154.88.189.22:5678	DO	Santiago de los Caballeros	SOCKS4	Elite	Dominican Telecom Prime DTP SRL : AS272011	1223 ms	99.7%
65.108.246.14:9050	US	Helsinki	SOCKS4	Elite	—	1225 ms	100.0%
72.195.34.41:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1246 ms	98.9%
213.173.75.222:5678	AT	Kindberg	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS13292	1317 ms	99.2%
68.71.243.14:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS4	Elite	ZeroLag Communications : AS46562	1378 ms	100.0%
192.111.139.165:4145	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1383 ms	98.2%
142.54.229.249:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1401 ms	96.9%
68.71.247.130:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1448 ms	96.4%
38.14.250.162:1080	US	San Jose	SOCKS4	Elite	PEG TECH INC : AS400619	1483 ms	72.8%
142.54.239.1:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1615 ms	97.5%
46.8.64.58:1080	LV	Riga	SOCKS4	Elite	CGI GLOBAL LIMITED : AS56971	1677 ms	100.0%
152.228.237.108:1080	FR	Strasbourg	SOCKS4	Elite	OVH : AS16276	1690 ms	76.1%
109.72.100.113:48293	ME	Podgorica	SOCKS4	Elite	FTTH Users Podgorica AZ : AS43940	1694 ms	100.0%
184.182.240.12:4145	US	Macon	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1738 ms	99.7%
68.71.249.153:48606	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1763 ms	97.1%
184.182.240.211:4145	US	Macon	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1765 ms	99.9%
177.253.136.162:5678	CO	Medellín	SOCKS4	Elite	Colombia Móvil : AS13489	1776 ms	100.0%
98.191.0.47:4145	US	Mesa	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	1796 ms	78.6%
171.247.245.30:1080	VN	Can Tho	SOCKS4	Elite	VIETEL : AS7552	1818 ms	100.0%
72.49.49.11:31034	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS4	Elite	Fuse Internet Access - BRAS Norwood Region : AS6181	1821 ms	60.1%
185.179.189.248:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	WEBHOST : AS44094	1829 ms	100.0%
192.252.208.67:14287	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1841 ms	97.9%
198.8.84.3:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1844 ms	97.4%
85.209.156.148:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	Beafort Limited : AS51765	1844 ms	98.5%
149.62.186.244:1080	IT	Milan	SOCKS4	Elite	Host VDC : AS47242	1849 ms	90.0%
69.61.200.104:36181	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS4	Elite	Maximum Communications : AS6181	1856 ms	58.8%

Need a SOCKS4 proxy? This page currently tracks 2,229 of them worldwide, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #2 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count. Filter by country or anonymity level to find the right one.

Of the proxies currently listed: 2220 elite, 0 anonymous, and 0 transparent — averaging 21.6% uptime and 1859ms 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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