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 SOCKS5 Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

1,669 free SOCKS5 proxies, averaging 33.1% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
72.37.216.68:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS5	Elite	ZeroLag Communications : AS46562	1263 ms	51.4%
142.54.226.214:4145	US	Beverly Hills	SOCKS5	Elite	ZeroLag Communications : AS46562	1264 ms	51.3%
67.201.35.145:4145	US	El Segundo	SOCKS5	Elite	Total server solutions : AS46562	1265 ms	51.4%
213.183.51.17:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Melbicom : AS56630	1268 ms	99.1%
23.95.164.198:1080	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	RackNerd LLC : AS36352	1278 ms	99.8%
144.31.30.102:9050	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Play2go International Limited : AS215439	1298 ms	100.0%
45.194.33.12:30002	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Antbox Network Limited : AS138995	1360 ms	99.9%
45.194.33.12:30001	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Antbox Network Limited : AS138995	1367 ms	99.6%
94.158.46.228:1080	UA	Luhansk	SOCKS5	Elite	Dovecom LLC : AS202619	1379 ms	100.0%
192.111.139.165:4145	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1383 ms	98.2%
81.163.20.187:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS50340	1389 ms	99.3%
2.26.66.216:1080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	CHSL Helsinki : AS210546	1389 ms	87.1%
144.31.222.106:7890	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Moscow Server Network : AS202831	1395 ms	65.1%
174.75.211.193:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	1396 ms	92.9%
142.54.229.249:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1401 ms	96.9%
138.68.247.51:1080	US	Santa Clara	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1407 ms	56.5%
68.71.247.130:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1448 ms	96.4%
8.221.116.96:1080	US	Charlottesville	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	1500 ms	99.5%
5.255.123.162:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	1505 ms	83.4%
5.10.213.115:3080	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	Baxet : AS26383	1516 ms	97.6%
47.250.211.53:1080	MY	Kuala Lumpur	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com LLC : AS45102	1550 ms	95.2%
121.169.46.116:1090	KR	Suwon	SOCKS5	Elite	Sudogwongangnambonbujang : AS4766	1573 ms	94.6%
103.88.234.239:40018	MX	Mexico City	SOCKS5	Elite	Latitude.sh : AS396356	1576 ms	40.9%
193.107.238.120:1080	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS5	Elite	NetAngels.RU network in Yekaterinburg (Rostelecom DataCenter) : AS44128	1591 ms	99.4%
91.98.161.17:1080	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Cloud Nbg1 : AS24940	1594 ms	100.0%
44.202.249.26:5555	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	AWS EC2 (us-east-1) : AS14618	1613 ms	85.4%
142.54.239.1:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1615 ms	97.5%
184.178.172.25:15291	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1675 ms	100.0%
132.243.23.194:8888	FI	Helsinki	SOCKS5	Elite	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS204339	1678 ms	74.8%
27.123.245.70:1080	DE	Waldbrunn	SOCKS5	Elite	IP-Projects GmbH & Co. KG : AS48314	1685 ms	100.0%
192.252.211.197:14921	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1710 ms	100.0%
68.71.249.153:48606	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1763 ms	97.1%
185.200.176.236:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Clodo Cloud Service CO. L.L.C : AS216154	1787 ms	97.8%
185.185.80.58:1088	FR	Lauterbourg	SOCKS5	Elite	Contabo GmbH : AS51167	1803 ms	99.2%
216.68.128.121:4145	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS5	Elite	Fuse Internet Access : AS6181	1805 ms	99.8%
144.22.165.206:1088	BR	São Paulo	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (sa-saopaulo-1) : AS31898	1807 ms	88.7%
208.102.51.6:58208	US	Alexandria	SOCKS5	Elite	Fuse Internet Access - MH2+ : AS6181	1807 ms	99.6%
66.42.224.229:41679	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS5	Elite	Altafiber : AS6181	1814 ms	99.7%
43.159.54.117:7890	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Aceville Pte.ltd : AS132203	1821 ms	96.4%
5.75.133.113:10811	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	1832 ms	86.8%
192.252.208.67:14287	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1841 ms	97.9%
223.99.197.190:11012	CN	Jinan	SOCKS5	Elite	China Mobile : AS24444	1841 ms	87.9%
198.8.84.3:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1844 ms	97.4%
43.156.70.98:8080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing : AS132203	1875 ms	87.0%
192.111.130.2:4145	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1877 ms	98.1%
113.22.221.35:20000	VN	Ho Chi Minh City	SOCKS5	Elite	Vietnam Internet Network Information Center : AS18403	1878 ms	94.3%
185.133.239.244:16299	DE	Erfurt	SOCKS5	Elite	OCKNet : AS202252	1891 ms	99.8%
5.255.103.55:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	1908 ms	83.2%
184.178.172.3:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	—	1914 ms	100.0%
43.164.136.189:1080	KR	Seoul	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	1931 ms	99.1%

This page lists free SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 1,669 proxies, filterable by country and anonymity level. It currently ranks #4 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count.

In terms of quality, this list averages 2254ms response time and 33.1% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 1657 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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