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 SOCKS5 Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

3,254 free SOCKS5 proxies, averaging 42.1% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 3,254 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
51.79.157.205:5080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	OVH Singapore PTE. LTD : AS16276	136 ms	98.6%
52.128.241.106:1080	US	Minkler	SOCKS5	Elite	Netsec Limited : AS963	137 ms	100.0%
195.13.182.211:8080	LV	Riga	SOCKS5	Elite	Apollo DDD : AS12578	139 ms	67.9%
206.43.119.57:1080	BR	Belém	SOCKS5	Elite	Click Speed Servicoes del Telecomunicacoes : AS267587	145 ms	67.6%
61.142.113.42:6666	CN	Zhongshan	SOCKS5	Elite	Chinanet GD : AS4134	145 ms	100.0%
109.199.107.68:1080	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS51167	158 ms	98.2%
195.216.241.228:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Altagen JSC : AS50473	158 ms	100.0%
128.199.202.122:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	160 ms	100.0%
134.209.29.120:1080	GB	Slough	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	161 ms	58.3%
89.113.24.30:1080	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS5	Elite	SoViNTeL eLTeL FTTB : AS3216	163 ms	100.0%
67.201.39.14:4145	US	El Segundo	SOCKS5	Elite	Total server solutions : AS46562	166 ms	100.0%
199.247.18.115:9050	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Vultr Holdings LLC Frankfurt : AS20473	168 ms	100.0%
109.238.92.112:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	SmartApe : AS56694	168 ms	100.0%
38.79.114.43:8885	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS174	176 ms	78.8%
77.91.108.85:1080	RU	Mytishchi	SOCKS5	Elite	Grand Ltd : AS56340	179 ms	95.0%
193.17.57.134:1080	FR	Paris	SOCKS5	Elite	Shock Hosting LLC : AS395092	181 ms	99.8%
58.19.233.3:1080	CN	Xiaogan	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS4837	183 ms	100.0%
84.38.187.157:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Selectel : AS49505	186 ms	100.0%
5.255.113.177:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	TIG : AS60404	186 ms	100.0%
94.23.218.74:10808	FR	Roubaix	SOCKS5	Elite	OVH SAS : AS16276	191 ms	99.8%
144.24.111.128:1088	IN	Mumbai	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (ap-mumbai-1) : AS31898	191 ms	99.5%
45.74.31.47:9912	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	191 ms	93.3%
45.74.31.46:9120	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	191 ms	87.2%
164.68.114.118:1080	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	192 ms	94.6%
5.255.99.75:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	TIG : AS60404	192 ms	100.0%
159.223.150.221:443	US	North Bergen	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	193 ms	99.9%
161.35.70.249:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	193 ms	100.0%
31.47.103.209:1080	CZ	Rožnov pod Radhoštěm	SOCKS5	Elite	Obcanske sdruzeni SPKFree.Net : AS8251	193 ms	100.0%
5.167.171.79:1080	RU	Kirov	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Kirov Branch : AS41727	193 ms	100.0%
92.118.230.166:1088	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	WorkTitans B.V : AS212171	194 ms	100.0%
77.37.203.137:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS42610	195 ms	100.0%
49.13.22.249:10808	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	196 ms	99.5%
67.207.92.87:1088	US	North Bergen	SOCKS5	Elite	Digital Ocean : AS14061	196 ms	100.0%
77.50.61.182:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS34602	200 ms	100.0%
93.100.74.173:8088	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	SkyNet Networks : AS35807	201 ms	95.5%
66.94.112.133:1088	US	Seattle	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo Inc : AS40021	202 ms	100.0%
95.31.34.17:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	OJSC "Vimpelcom" : AS8402	206 ms	100.0%
46.36.74.66:1080	LT	Plungė	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS43627	210 ms	100.0%
58.144.196.192:39105	CN	Chongqing	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS4837	213 ms	100.0%
83.234.203.118:1080	RU	Samara	SOCKS5	Elite	OOO IT : AS20485	233 ms	100.0%
5.75.161.45:443	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	265 ms	99.5%
179.255.188.139:1080	FR	Angervilliers	SOCKS5	Elite	IT Hostline Ltd : AS214238	278 ms	100.0%
67.201.58.190:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS5	Elite	Straxis, LLC : AS46562	281 ms	100.0%
5.75.133.113:10813	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	284 ms	100.0%
45.10.41.194:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	TimeWeb Ltd : AS9123	303 ms	96.8%
103.197.48.208:1080	BD	Gafargaon	SOCKS5	Elite	Weblink Communications Ltd : AS138191	317 ms	99.3%
107.174.30.94:1080	US	Dallas	SOCKS5	Elite	HostPapa : AS36352	332 ms	83.4%
128.69.178.28:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS8402	335 ms	100.0%
67.201.35.145:4145	US	El Segundo	SOCKS5	Elite	Total server solutions : AS46562	341 ms	100.0%
37.110.18.241:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS42610	345 ms	99.4%

This page lists free SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 3,254 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #1 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

In terms of quality, this list averages 6256ms response time and 42.1% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 3249 elite, 5 anonymous, and 0 transparent proxies.

SOCKS5 proxies extend SOCKS4 with authentication support and UDP relaying, making them the more capable choice for applications that need more than basic TCP forwarding. SOCKS5's optional authentication and UDP support make it the better default for torrent clients, game servers, or any tool that needs more than plain TCP — check the specific client's SOCKS5 settings for username/password fields if the server offers them.

Elite proxies hide the fact that a proxy is being used at all, anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold the original IP, and transparent proxies pass the original IP along — pick the anonymity level that matches what the task actually requires. Since this list is sourced from public, free servers, response times and reliability vary; always test a proxy before relying on it for anything important, and avoid using free proxies for sensitive logins or financial transactions.

No need to check back constantly: this page automatically pulls a fresh batch every 15 minutes, so it always reflects the current data as of the last sync.

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How to Use SOCKS5 Proxy Free

1

Choose a proxy

Browse the SOCKS5 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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