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)

715 free SOCKS4 proxies, averaging 44.6% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 715 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
160.226.220.30:1080	ZA	Bloemfontein	SOCKS4	Elite	Iclix (PTY) Ltd : AS37542	1567 ms	32.0%
182.16.171.65:51459	ID	Cipete Selatan	SOCKS4	Elite	PT iForte Global Internet : AS17995	1587 ms	23.0%
103.97.94.22:4153	IN	Mormugao	SOCKS4	Elite	ETHERNET XPRESS PVT. LTD. : AS134053	1661 ms	26.5%
103.204.54.50:1080	IN	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Auspice Infratel Pvt. Ltd. : AS59165	1720 ms	7.5%
185.32.4.102:4153	PL	Wrocław	SOCKS4	Elite	ASC-AS : AS60645	1733 ms	16.6%
179.189.248.109:5432	BR	Recife	SOCKS4	Elite	WorldNet Telecom Comercio e Servicos de Telecomuni : AS28252	1736 ms	28.1%
131.161.68.38:35944	BR	Rio de Janeiro	SOCKS4	Elite	MS NUNES INFORMACAO TECNOLOGICA LTDA : AS264402	1754 ms	20.8%
31.42.6.125:5678	PL	Czestochowa	SOCKS4	Elite	ALFANET-PL-AS : AS49528	1768 ms	25.0%
45.118.74.113:4153	IN	Vijayawada	SOCKS4	Elite	VAINAVI INDUSTIES LTD, INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, INDIA : AS45582	1774 ms	14.5%
122.102.41.226:4153	ID	Jakarta	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. HIPERNET INDODATA : AS38758	1783 ms	23.7%
65.20.158.88:10000	IQ	Baghdad	SOCKS4	Elite	HulumTele : AS203214	1806 ms	30.7%
223.165.10.15:1080	TW	Banqiao	SOCKS4	Elite	TWD Science Co., Ltd. : AS133955	1846 ms	5.2%
45.126.169.233:4145	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	NET 4 U SERVICES PVT LTD : AS134014	1849 ms	15.3%
188.143.169.22:33333	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS44050	1856 ms	36.8%
37.131.164.124:59341	PL	Gorzow Wielkopolski	SOCKS4	Elite	PROVECTOR-AS : AS35745	1867 ms	8.4%
111.119.162.248:10932	PK	—	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Connect Communication : AS132165	1889 ms	33.2%
186.190.228.83:4153	CO	Medellin	SOCKS4	Elite	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	1900 ms	27.6%
43.252.238.238:4153	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	1941 ms	23.7%
103.175.80.77:1080	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT Panglima Kamayo Media : AS149704	1948 ms	23.7%
149.86.146.205:1080	TR	Selcuklu	SOCKS4	Elite	gibirnet-tr : AS208972	1962 ms	36.0%
103.149.75.82:1080	BD	Motijheel	SOCKS4	Elite	Race Online Limited : AS63969	1970 ms	38.4%
102.64.116.1:4145	CG	—	SOCKS4	Elite	A.M.C Telecom : AS328500	2002 ms	9.5%
103.48.183.113:4145	IN	Bengaluru	SOCKS4	Elite	Niss Internet services private limited : AS132774	2036 ms	27.1%
46.188.2.42:5678	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Moscow : AS8334	2064 ms	21.0%
212.39.114.139:5678	BA	Mostar	SOCKS4	Elite	Htnet : AS20875	2066 ms	23.7%
124.6.225.124:1088	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Bengal Group Ltd. : AS38256	2105 ms	13.6%
202.179.76.105:51951	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS4	Elite	Juweriyah Networks Private Limited : AS138296	2118 ms	36.0%
212.50.19.150:4153	BG	Sofia	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS8717	2125 ms	23.8%
185.132.1.221:4145	UA	Odesa	SOCKS4	Elite	Miratel Ltd : AS203447	2138 ms	23.8%
185.98.208.98:28000	SK	Cifer	SOCKS4	Elite	GOLEMTECH-AS : AS30929	2146 ms	25.7%
193.43.104.16:1080	DE	Limburg	SOCKS4	Elite	BlueVPS OU : AS62005	2159 ms	25.9%
217.219.162.114:5678	IR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	TIC-GW-AS : AS49666	2162 ms	28.5%
119.148.23.210:9990	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS4	Elite	Agni Systems Limited : AS23923	2166 ms	35.4%
102.222.145.8:1080	KE	Mombasa	SOCKS4	Elite	Blue Streak Horizons Net Limited : AS328734	2169 ms	21.8%
196.216.133.18:1080	ZA	Vryburg	SOCKS4	Elite	HERO TELECOMS (PTY) LTD : AS328471	2190 ms	25.9%
213.248.39.166:4153	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Hosting and Colocation Services : AS12695	2194 ms	29.4%
103.51.47.9:4145	ID	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PT CITRA INFOMEDIA : AS133819	2228 ms	25.6%
176.118.232.12:5678	RU	Aksay	SOCKS4	Elite	ASTIMER : AS47626	2236 ms	19.5%
78.38.67.210:3636	IR	—	SOCKS4	Elite	TCI : AS58224	2255 ms	29.7%
103.146.137.81:1081	PK	Karachi	SOCKS4	Elite	Clickbb : AS139879	2264 ms	5.9%
113.53.91.26:4153	TH	Songkhla	SOCKS4	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	2294 ms	34.0%
183.80.130.9:4145	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS4	Elite	FPT Telecom Company : AS18403	2299 ms	19.9%
177.85.65.177:4153	BR	Simoes Filho	SOCKS4	Elite	ASE TELECOMUNICACOES LTDA ME : AS262600	2372 ms	39.3%
195.225.116.15:4145	CH	Wädenswil	SOCKS4	Elite	Rolf Tschumi (MGW Online) : AS48971	2384 ms	27.2%
103.29.61.243:4153	BD	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Telecable Bangladesh : AS152099	2405 ms	26.6%
94.247.241.70:51006	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Saint-Petersburg Branch : AS41733	2429 ms	28.4%
103.60.186.21:52195	IN	Noida	SOCKS4	Elite	Digital Telco Network India Pvt. Ltd. : AS135729	2450 ms	17.1%
200.215.160.210:5678	BR	Sao Marcos	SOCKS4	Elite	BRSULNET TELECOM LTDA : AS263656	2460 ms	28.0%
160.155.90.26:1080	CI	Abidjan	SOCKS4	Elite	ORANGE COTE D'IVOIRE : AS29571	2479 ms	38.3%
96.9.88.130:4153	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS4	Elite	S.I Group : AS131207	2481 ms	31.6%

Need a SOCKS4 proxy? This page currently tracks 715 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: 712 elite, 3 anonymous, and 0 transparent — averaging 44.6% uptime and 3614ms 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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