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)

2,559 free SOCKS5 proxies, averaging 39.7% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.40:5048	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3488 ms	17.3%
45.74.31.46:4467	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3495 ms	26.1%
185.133.239.244:32784	DE	—	SOCKS5	Elite	OCKNET : AS202252	3511 ms	27.5%
45.74.31.47:6457	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3516 ms	13.0%
95.131.10.134:1080	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS30922	3527 ms	26.1%
103.216.49.147:1080	KH	Phnom Penh	SOCKS5	Elite	Today Communication Co.,Ltd : AS135375	3531 ms	6.3%
185.9.73.44:1080	RU	Serpukhov	SOCKS5	Elite	IIF-AS : AS47321	3538 ms	28.0%
188.113.171.120:1080	RU	Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk	SOCKS5	Elite	Sakhalin Cable Telesystems Ltd : AS51004	3539 ms	26.5%
45.74.31.41:7217	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3539 ms	26.4%
45.74.31.42:14870	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3541 ms	13.5%
45.74.31.42:10978	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3575 ms	30.3%
45.74.31.42:21239	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3584 ms	5.6%
45.74.31.41:13067	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3617 ms	22.9%
45.74.31.47:13467	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3627 ms	37.3%
45.74.31.41:18628	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3647 ms	13.2%
45.74.31.40:4837	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3652 ms	15.9%
45.74.31.47:10025	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3656 ms	25.0%
45.74.31.47:9766	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3662 ms	24.8%
45.74.31.47:7281	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3683 ms	10.8%
95.105.78.79:1080	RU	Kazan'	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC Ufanet : AS57128	3689 ms	17.5%
45.74.31.47:10200	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3693 ms	27.1%
45.74.31.46:7458	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3701 ms	9.0%
45.74.31.42:7001	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3703 ms	7.5%
45.74.31.46:6112	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3748 ms	10.3%
45.74.31.40:10667	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3750 ms	15.4%
45.74.31.47:15151	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3758 ms	33.3%
45.74.31.40:13920	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3775 ms	4.1%
45.74.31.47:14146	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3793 ms	36.4%
116.97.240.124:1543	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS5	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	3794 ms	14.5%
45.74.31.47:7383	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3797 ms	16.0%
45.74.31.47:10635	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3801 ms	33.6%
45.74.31.47:6735	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3802 ms	37.0%
94.191.78.239:1080	CN	Chongqing	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS45090	3830 ms	6.7%
45.74.31.42:8265	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3843 ms	17.1%
45.74.31.46:5883	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	3851 ms	25.0%
45.74.31.41:11287	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3853 ms	33.3%
45.74.31.47:10886	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3858 ms	23.3%
45.74.31.40:6121	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3860 ms	33.3%
45.74.31.41:4909	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3893 ms	37.7%
144.91.83.39:9050	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	CONTABO : AS51167	3900 ms	8.1%
45.74.31.42:23750	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3914 ms	3.6%
45.74.31.47:10344	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3930 ms	29.9%
120.133.82.62:44071	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Abitcool(China) Inc. : AS9308	3941 ms	19.2%
45.74.31.41:8317	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3943 ms	22.8%
45.74.31.47:9484	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3950 ms	33.9%
45.74.31.41:5058	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3971 ms	18.6%
176.97.210.116:9091	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	TUBE-HOSTING : AS49581	3974 ms	14.4%
103.189.63.149:53053	ID	Denpasar	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS149746	3982 ms	35.4%
45.74.31.41:7963	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4006 ms	29.8%
45.74.31.41:12122	NL	Eygelshoven	SOCKS5	Elite	Internet Security - AU : AS219326	4009 ms	31.8%

This page lists free SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 2,559 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #3 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

In terms of quality, this list averages 6566ms response time and 39.7% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 2553 elite, 5 anonymous, and 1 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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