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)

3,488 free SOCKS5 proxies, averaging 36.3% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 3,488 proxies Updated 8 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
107.173.230.93:40000	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	ColoCrossing : AS36352	3742 ms	52.6%
220.158.232.118:1080	KH	—	SOCKS5	Elite	VIETTEL (CAMBODIA) PTE., LTD : AS38623	3743 ms	90.9%
45.74.31.47:9650	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3745 ms	75.0%
45.74.31.47:9652	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3771 ms	50.7%
8.219.245.123:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	3792 ms	82.0%
212.77.75.25:1088	IT	Empoli	SOCKS5	Elite	LEONET-AS-IT : AS15691	3792 ms	92.6%
45.74.31.41:9688	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3802 ms	72.9%
45.74.31.47:12667	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3802 ms	62.8%
45.74.31.41:9608	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3806 ms	43.7%
45.74.31.47:14571	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3815 ms	46.2%
45.74.31.40:12179	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3820 ms	63.6%
45.74.31.41:6849	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3830 ms	57.5%
45.74.31.41:7093	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3838 ms	55.2%
223.25.110.37:8199	ID	Krajan Dua	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS136873	3883 ms	40.9%
45.74.31.47:9199	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3891 ms	41.4%
65.21.252.66:10803	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	3908 ms	74.4%
45.74.31.41:9395	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3909 ms	81.3%
45.74.31.41:10158	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3914 ms	54.8%
45.74.31.41:8223	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3920 ms	46.2%
45.74.31.47:7457	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3928 ms	50.7%
118.179.144.113:9090	BD	Dhaka	SOCKS5	Elite	Dhakacom Limited : AS23956	3944 ms	52.6%
45.74.31.41:8485	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3949 ms	48.2%
45.74.31.41:7300	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3953 ms	57.1%
45.74.31.40:10516	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3962 ms	60.0%
45.74.31.47:10350	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4001 ms	46.2%
202.62.52.120:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4012 ms	41.4%
110.235.252.74:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS23673	4026 ms	42.6%
45.74.31.42:15824	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4042 ms	45.2%
45.74.31.41:9588	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4047 ms	42.0%
103.197.241.209:1080	KH	Ta Khmau	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4050 ms	41.2%
202.62.42.92:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4065 ms	41.3%
45.74.31.41:6789	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4070 ms	44.1%
45.74.31.41:7972	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4082 ms	45.1%
45.74.31.41:15449	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4082 ms	60.8%
45.74.31.41:9813	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4084 ms	45.6%
103.206.68.241:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4087 ms	42.5%
45.74.31.47:10218	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4092 ms	66.4%
111.206.4.163:18888	CN	Jinrongjie	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS4808	4095 ms	96.6%
45.74.31.41:21081	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4097 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.41:7196	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4118 ms	55.1%
45.74.31.41:23196	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4122 ms	76.5%
45.74.31.47:5254	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4123 ms	44.1%
181.94.197.37:13049	PY	Mariano Roque Alonso	SOCKS5	Elite	Núcleo S.A : AS27895	4126 ms	53.2%
217.142.236.180:1080	JP	Osaka	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	4128 ms	98.0%
202.62.42.167:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Cogetel Ltd : AS23673	4157 ms	43.1%
45.74.31.46:8454	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4180 ms	42.5%
45.74.31.47:7791	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4192 ms	51.9%
81.90.25.129:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Node Host Limited : AS198550	4194 ms	56.0%
45.74.31.41:5084	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4195 ms	40.4%
45.74.31.41:4311	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4196 ms	46.3%

This page lists free SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 3,488 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 6627ms response time and 36.3% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 3485 elite, 3 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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