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)

2,279 free SOCKS4 proxies, averaging 20.9% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
51.44.97.6:26176	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5380 ms	12.1%
35.180.75.159:41	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5391 ms	11.2%
2.26.81.113:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS215439	5405 ms	33.8%
16.62.123.236:48834	CH	Zurich	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5406 ms	13.8%
108.131.109.106:17688	IE	Dublin	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5422 ms	13.4%
18.190.253.157:33716	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5436 ms	14.0%
213.149.156.87:5678	BG	Razlog	SOCKS4	Elite	vimtv : AS199702	5439 ms	18.2%
13.38.27.183:8185	FR	Paris	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5457 ms	11.7%
47.251.87.199:9080	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5480 ms	6.8%
8.211.49.86:50070	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5485 ms	6.2%
103.143.214.81:5678	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Pink Broadband Service Pvt Ltd : AS137620	5490 ms	18.6%
8.215.15.163:11	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5529 ms	6.8%
47.254.36.213:8001	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5560 ms	5.6%
47.250.11.111:9098	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5584 ms	7.0%
78.38.67.210:3636	IR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	TCI : AS58224	5590 ms	16.2%
47.237.2.245:3129	SG	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5606 ms	7.6%
51.49.153.183:2544	ES	Zaragoza	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5632 ms	11.5%
34.246.183.20:38046	IE	Dublin	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5635 ms	10.2%
8.220.205.172:12000	KR	Seoul	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5681 ms	6.8%
8.213.197.208:3129	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5685 ms	6.6%
111.119.162.248:10936	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS4	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	5689 ms	36.0%
8.220.205.172:55443	KR	Seoul	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5690 ms	6.4%
47.251.87.199:2083	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5703 ms	7.3%
8.213.222.157:8999	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5703 ms	7.8%
8.213.195.191:3129	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5714 ms	6.8%
47.90.167.27:8118	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5715 ms	5.1%
35.182.12.78:7020	CA	Montreal	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5720 ms	10.9%
13.126.183.60:7428	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5725 ms	12.9%
8.213.195.191:80	TH	Bangkok	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5760 ms	7.3%
64.64.152.248:39593	US	Imperial	SOCKS4	Elite	Great Plains Communications LLC : AS13807	5762 ms	17.9%
43.198.22.151:10068	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5763 ms	13.7%
89.22.238.103:38871	SE	Stockholm	SOCKS4	Elite	Servers Tech Fzco : AS210644	5766 ms	28.7%
47.109.52.147:808	CN	Chengdu	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5778 ms	15.6%
3.19.213.118:56599	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5790 ms	13.3%
8.220.204.215:8443	KR	Seoul	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5803 ms	7.8%
98.130.11.240:58124	IN	Hyderabad	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5862 ms	13.7%
102.215.245.6:4153	ZA	Randburg	SOCKS4	Elite	INFINITY CONNECT (PTY) LTD : AS329058	5945 ms	15.7%
39.102.213.213:8443	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5964 ms	9.5%
43.198.94.82:9898	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5968 ms	10.1%
39.102.213.213:57114	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	5978 ms	9.0%
47.238.128.246:10022	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5978 ms	6.9%
217.177.44.80:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS4	Elite	Vdska FL1 : AS50053	6028 ms	24.8%
39.102.214.199:10002	CN	Beijing	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6036 ms	6.5%
198.0.198.132:54321	US	Fremont	SOCKS4	Elite	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC : AS7922	6067 ms	12.1%
39.102.214.152:1000	CN	Beijing	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6090 ms	8.9%
46.8.31.104:1080	KZ	Karaganda	SOCKS4	Elite	PE Fedinyak Sergey Vyacheslavovich : AS203087	6100 ms	34.7%
106.14.91.83:8081	CN	Shanghai	SOCKS4	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	6162 ms	8.6%
170.150.1.253:4145	BR	Sao Jose do Cerrito	SOCKS4	Elite	UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A : AS28343	6170 ms	17.7%
168.232.213.9:4153	BR	Rio de Janeiro	SOCKS4	Elite	Torres Telecom : AS264959	6208 ms	15.2%
124.248.164.36:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	COGETEL Co., Ltd : AS23673	6221 ms	15.9%

Need a SOCKS4 proxy? This page currently tracks 2,279 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: 2267 elite, 0 anonymous, and 0 transparent — averaging 20.9% uptime and 1975ms 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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