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)

3,125 free SOCKS5 proxies, averaging 45.6% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 3,125 proxies Updated 9 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.47:8441	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1900 ms	45.6%
8.219.245.123:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	1903 ms	67.4%
66.59.197.62:4000	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	VIRMACHVPS : AS13649	1904 ms	43.8%
45.74.31.41:7369	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1913 ms	97.0%
45.74.31.41:8596	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1927 ms	48.3%
103.88.234.239:40002	MX	Mexico City	SOCKS5	Elite	Latitude.sh : AS396356	1952 ms	83.7%
5.75.133.113:10805	DE	Nuremberg	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	1959 ms	79.1%
101.36.104.239:10808	JP	Tokyo	SOCKS5	Elite	Ucloud Information Technology : AS135377	1964 ms	94.7%
195.13.182.212:8080	LV	Riga	SOCKS5	Elite	Apollo DDD : AS12578	1966 ms	90.2%
45.74.31.41:8344	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1969 ms	87.9%
45.74.31.47:9472	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	1972 ms	80.0%
45.74.31.47:14894	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2000 ms	43.2%
188.246.226.175:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS49505	2003 ms	99.3%
45.74.31.42:16422	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2016 ms	50.0%
45.74.31.47:8244	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2028 ms	61.5%
45.74.31.41:5861	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2043 ms	52.7%
148.251.68.232:8888	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	2052 ms	84.1%
45.74.31.41:12214	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2055 ms	60.0%
45.74.31.47:12228	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2056 ms	43.2%
45.74.31.47:15288	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2056 ms	81.3%
45.74.31.41:6743	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2057 ms	47.8%
47.82.64.119:1011	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Alibaba.com LLC : AS45102	2065 ms	97.1%
174.138.162.197:8178	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	Lujie : AS20454	2065 ms	100.0%
45.74.31.41:10170	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2066 ms	42.1%
151.80.33.14:9050	FR	Roubaix	SOCKS5	Elite	OVH SAS : AS16276	2074 ms	100.0%
49.13.22.249:10805	DE	Falkenstein	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner : AS24940	2074 ms	83.5%
45.74.31.41:9237	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2081 ms	44.9%
194.67.51.210:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS3216	2089 ms	47.3%
45.74.31.47:11937	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2092 ms	55.0%
45.74.31.41:7083	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2101 ms	81.3%
117.244.114.54:1080	IN	Navi Mumbai	SOCKS5	Elite	Wimax Project : AS9829	2113 ms	92.8%
45.74.31.41:8839	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2116 ms	44.4%
27.69.77.5:1083	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS5	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	2123 ms	98.0%
124.41.225.101:1080	NP	Kathmandu	SOCKS5	Elite	Wlink Static ENT Birgunj V285 : AS17501	2133 ms	99.5%
42.114.2.213:20001	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS5	Elite	Vietnam Internet Network Information Center : AS18403	2133 ms	98.7%
27.69.68.185:1083	VN	Hanoi	SOCKS5	Elite	VIETTEL : AS7552	2136 ms	97.3%
78.107.239.113:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS8402	2148 ms	97.5%
45.74.31.40:10988	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2160 ms	50.0%
91.90.25.66:1080	SE	Falköping	SOCKS5	Elite	PatrikWeb : AS35100	2165 ms	100.0%
188.215.44.164:1080	IT	Reggio Emilia	SOCKS5	Elite	Scuola Materna 'Don Luigi Guglielmi' : AS31638	2166 ms	56.8%
144.31.11.58:1085	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	H2nexus LTD : AS215730	2168 ms	98.9%
45.74.31.41:6724	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2168 ms	45.1%
45.74.31.41:10228	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2177 ms	76.7%
218.95.39.108:59999	CN	Nanchangshi	SOCKS5	Elite	Chinanet JX : AS139201	2194 ms	94.5%
89.36.32.140:1080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	NUXOA GmbH : AS51202	2217 ms	96.2%
45.74.31.41:12472	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2217 ms	46.2%
89.144.20.144:10800	TR	Istanbul	SOCKS5	Elite	AltunHOST : AS203516	2238 ms	95.7%
45.74.31.41:6963	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2238 ms	75.0%
59.152.97.233:1080	BD	Savar Upazila	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS58715	2240 ms	99.1%
45.74.31.41:7587	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	2259 ms	87.9%

This page lists free SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 3,125 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 6158ms response time and 45.6% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 3121 elite, 4 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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