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)

1,859 free SOCKS5 proxies, averaging 34.2% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
5.255.103.55:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	5900 ms	83.2%
111.119.162.248:10932	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	6225 ms	46.1%
62.60.210.173:1080	IR	Tehran	SOCKS5	Elite	NOAVARAN SHABAKEH SABZ MEHREGAN (Ltd.) : AS59441	6277 ms	91.0%
91.107.243.254:9094	DE	Frankfurt Am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner Online AG : AS24940	6297 ms	54.7%
160.250.54.8:9000	VN	Quận Một	SOCKS5	Elite	Toan MY Service Business LLC : AS153320	6350 ms	45.9%
144.124.227.88:3129	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	VDSINA : AS216071	6351 ms	63.1%
128.199.37.92:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	6372 ms	56.8%
111.119.162.248:10930	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	6852 ms	43.8%
111.119.162.248:10900	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	6899 ms	51.0%
111.119.162.248:10931	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	7208 ms	47.4%
111.119.162.248:10905	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	7286 ms	47.7%
116.196.111.171:64121	CN	—	SOCKS5	Elite	China Unicom Beijing Province Network : AS4808	7333 ms	88.6%
165.154.20.187:10808	HK	Hong Kong	SOCKS5	Elite	Ucloud Information Technology (hk) Limited : AS135377	7343 ms	83.8%
104.248.151.220:57554	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	7350 ms	40.5%
95.31.220.59:8080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS8402	7656 ms	40.4%
111.119.162.248:10914	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	7682 ms	50.2%
111.119.162.248:10918	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	7768 ms	49.4%
111.119.162.248:10906	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8047 ms	47.4%
111.119.162.248:10915	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8305 ms	54.6%
111.119.162.248:10923	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8359 ms	46.1%
111.119.162.248:10916	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8414 ms	52.7%
177.5.74.74:1080	SG	Singapore	SOCKS5	Elite	Hong Kong Communications International Co., limited : AS137535	8542 ms	85.4%
111.119.162.248:10922	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8553 ms	50.6%
111.119.162.248:10919	PK	Tando Adam	SOCKS5	Elite	WANGSU : AS132165	8780 ms	45.0%
158.101.8.92:1080	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-phoenix-1) : AS31898	8994 ms	48.8%
80.78.18.216:16379	SE	Malmö	SOCKS5	Elite	ab stract : AS39287	9321 ms	73.7%
88.218.206.170:22	PL	Łęczyca	SOCKS5	Elite	Skhron OU : AS215467	9406 ms	56.8%
118.145.141.251:44100	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	9505 ms	85.0%
207.244.69.164:50005	US	Manassas	SOCKS5	Elite	Mass Division of Employment Training : AS30633	9520 ms	40.3%
118.145.141.251:44126	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	9905 ms	84.4%
118.145.141.251:44177	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	10638 ms	83.1%
118.145.141.251:44078	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	10674 ms	83.0%
118.145.141.251:44033	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	10917 ms	83.4%
118.145.141.251:44171	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	10959 ms	82.5%
91.107.243.254:9097	DE	Frankfurt Am Main	SOCKS5	Elite	Hetzner Online AG : AS24940	11009 ms	43.2%
176.126.70.111:16379	SE	Stockholm	SOCKS5	Elite	HostHatch LLC : AS63473	11049 ms	74.6%
118.145.141.251:44035	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11073 ms	82.3%
118.145.141.251:44073	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11083 ms	82.6%
118.145.141.251:44037	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11100 ms	82.8%
118.145.141.251:44095	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11122 ms	81.9%
118.145.141.251:44027	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11159 ms	84.8%
118.145.141.251:44001	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11206 ms	82.7%
118.145.141.251:44098	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11274 ms	82.0%
118.145.141.251:44124	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11286 ms	81.4%
118.145.141.251:44025	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11333 ms	79.2%
5.10.248.207:9080	IR	Tehran	SOCKS5	Elite	Customer of Simurgh : AS212607	11358 ms	42.1%
118.145.141.251:44004	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11366 ms	78.6%
118.145.141.251:44022	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11417 ms	83.0%
118.145.141.251:44008	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11420 ms	81.6%
118.145.141.251:44235	CN	Haidian	SOCKS5	Elite	Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd. : AS137718	11441 ms	81.6%

This page lists free SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world, automatically collected and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently contains 1,859 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 2548ms response time and 34.2% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 1855 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

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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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