Free Proxy List

LAST UPDATE	IP ADDRESS	PORT	COUNTRY	ANONYMITY LEVEL	RESPONSE TIMES
52 seconds ago		25	Malaysia	Elite	3191ms
52 seconds ago		129	Argentina	Elite	1343ms
52 seconds ago		4225	Malaysia	Elite	3289ms
56 seconds ago		12584	Indonesia	Elite	4201ms
56 seconds ago		128	Russian Federation	Elite	1170ms
56 seconds ago		32898	Iraq	Transparent	3909ms
56 seconds ago		153193	Canada	Elite	1523ms
59 seconds ago		32776	Hong Kong	Elite	3169ms
59 seconds ago		12584	China	Elite	2478ms
59 seconds ago		36992	China	Elite	2980ms
1 minute ago		32919	Indonesia	Anonymous	3610ms
1 minute ago		32897	Philippines	Transparent	3630ms
1 minute ago		258	United States of America	Elite	2631ms
1 minute ago		12584	Thailand	Elite	2886ms
1 minute ago		128	United States of America	Elite	284ms
1 minute ago		128	Syria	Transparent	473ms
1 minute ago		128	Japan	Transparent	763ms
1 minute ago		128	Iraq	Transparent	2299ms
1 minute ago		128	France	Anonymous	220ms
1 minute ago		128	France	Transparent	232ms
1 minute ago		128	Germany	Transparent	1339ms
2 minutes ago		37016	Malaysia	Elite	3868ms
2 minutes ago		33859	China	Elite	2470ms
2 minutes ago		37016	China	Elite	2486ms
2 minutes ago		32897	China	Elite	2478ms
2 minutes ago		33859	China	Elite	2593ms
2 minutes ago		37016	China	Elite	2544ms
2 minutes ago		36992	China	Elite	2483ms
2 minutes ago		128	China	Elite	2534ms
2 minutes ago		12585	Hong Kong	Elite	3681ms
2 minutes ago		33859	China	Elite	2611ms
2 minutes ago		36992	China	Elite	2494ms
2 minutes ago		2457	Ecuador	Transparent	4219ms
2 minutes ago		32896	China	Elite	2446ms
2 minutes ago		36992	China	Elite	2501ms

About Free Proxy List

ToolsPivot's Free Proxy List provides continuously updated HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxy servers from around the world. Over 85% of web scraping projects require proxy rotation to avoid IP bans and rate limits. Our tool displays working proxy servers with real-time status verification, allowing developers, SEO professionals, and privacy-conscious users to access anonymous browsing capabilities without subscription costs.

ToolsPivot's Free Proxy List Overview

Core Functionality

The Free Proxy List aggregates and validates proxy servers from multiple global sources every few minutes. ToolsPivot's system automatically checks each proxy for connectivity, speed, anonymity level, and protocol support. Users can filter proxies by country, protocol type (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS4/SOCKS5), anonymity level, and response time. The tool outputs proxy data in IP:Port format ready for immediate use in browsers, scrapers, and automation tools.

Primary Users & Use Cases

Web developers and data engineers use this tool for web scraping operations that require IP rotation. SEO professionals rely on proxy lists to check your current IP address from different locations and monitor search rankings without triggering blocks. Privacy-focused individuals use proxies to browse anonymously and access geo-restricted content. Security researchers utilize diverse proxy sources for penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Problem & Solution

Accessing websites repeatedly from a single IP address triggers anti-bot protections, resulting in blocks and CAPTCHAs. The Free Proxy List solves this by providing thousands of verified proxy servers that rotate your apparent location and identity. Users who previously faced 80%+ block rates when scraping data report success rates above 95% when implementing proper proxy rotation from our list.

Key Benefits of Free Proxy List

• Zero Cost Access: Download unlimited working proxies without registration fees or subscription requirements.

• Real-Time Verification: Every proxy undergoes automated connectivity and speed testing before appearing in the list, eliminating dead proxies from your workflow.

• Multiple Protocol Support: Access HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies to match your specific application requirements.

• Global IP Distribution: Select proxies from 90+ countries to access geo-restricted content or simulate traffic from specific regions.

• Anonymity Filtering: Filter by transparent, anonymous, or elite anonymity levels to match your privacy requirements.

• Exportable Formats: Download proxy lists in TXT, CSV, or JSON formats for direct integration with scraping tools and automation scripts.

• Speed Metrics Included: View response time data for each proxy to select the fastest servers for time-sensitive operations.

Core Features of Free Proxy List

• Auto-Refresh Updates: Proxy list refreshes every 5-10 minutes with newly verified servers and removes non-responsive proxies automatically.

• Country Selection: Filter proxies by geographic location to access region-specific content or locate multiple IP addresses for geo-targeting.

• Protocol Filtering: Select specifically HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5 proxies based on your technical requirements.

• Anonymity Level Display: Each proxy shows its anonymity classification (transparent, anonymous, elite) so you can verify website security needs.

• Response Time Sorting: Sort proxies by speed to prioritize fast connections for latency-sensitive applications.

• Port Information: View exact port numbers alongside IP addresses for proper configuration in your tools.

• Uptime Statistics: Access historical availability data to identify consistently reliable proxy servers.

• Bulk Download: Export entire filtered lists in one click for offline use or batch processing.

• IP Blacklist Status: Check if an IP is blacklisted across major databases before using specific proxies.

• HTTPS Support Indicator: Identify which proxies support secure HTTPS connections for encrypted data transmission.

How ToolsPivot's Free Proxy List Works

1. Access the Tool: Navigate to the Free Proxy List page to view the current database of verified proxy servers.

2. Apply Filters: Select your preferred country, protocol type, anonymity level, and maximum response time to narrow results.

3. Review Results: Examine the filtered list showing IP addresses, ports, protocols, countries, anonymity levels, and speed metrics.

4. Copy or Export: Copy individual proxies or download the entire filtered list in TXT, CSV, or JSON format.

5. Configure Your Application: Encode URLs properly and add proxy settings to your browser, scraper, or automation tool using the IP:Port format.

6. Rotate Regularly: Return periodically for fresh proxies as free public servers change availability frequently.

When to Use Free Proxy List

ToolsPivot's Free Proxy List is most valuable when you need diverse IP addresses for tasks that would otherwise trigger rate limits or bans.

• Web Scraping Projects: Rotate through multiple proxies to collect data from websites without triggering anti-bot defenses.

• SEO Rank Monitoring: Check search engine results from different geographic locations to perform DNS lookups and verify rankings.

• Geo-Restricted Access: Connect through proxies in specific countries to access region-locked content and services.

• Anonymous Browsing: Hide your real IP address when researching sensitive topics or competitors.

• Price Comparison Research: Access e-commerce sites from different regions to compare pricing without detection.

• Load Testing: Simulate traffic from multiple IP sources to check server availability under distributed load.

• Ad Verification: View advertisements as they appear to users in different countries for campaign verification.

Edge cases where paid proxies may be preferable include high-volume commercial scraping requiring 99.9% uptime or accessing highly protected websites with advanced anti-bot measures.

Use Cases / Applications

Web Scraper Configuration

Context: A data analyst needs to collect pricing data from 500 product pages daily without getting blocked.

Process:

• Download SOCKS5 proxy list filtered by speed under 2000ms
• Configure scraping tool to rotate proxies every 10 requests
• Implement retry logic with fresh proxy on any 403/429 responses

Outcome: Successful data collection with 97% completion rate compared to 15% when using a single IP address.

SEO Competitor Analysis

Context: A marketing agency monitors client keyword rankings across 12 countries weekly.

Process:

• Filter proxies by target country locations
• Configure rank tracking tool with country-specific proxies
• Run automated checks during off-peak hours in each region

Outcome: Accurate localized SERP data without Google blocking requests or serving incorrect regional results.

Privacy-Focused Research

Context: A journalist investigates a company without revealing their identity or location.

Process:

• Select elite anonymity proxies from neutral countries
• Route all research traffic through rotating proxy pool
• Use HTTPS-supporting proxies for any login-required access

Outcome: Complete research anonymity with no traceable connection to the journalist's actual IP or location.

Market Price Intelligence

Context: An e-commerce business needs daily competitor pricing from Amazon across 5 markets.

Process:

• Download proxies filtered by US, UK, DE, FR, and JP locations
• Assign country-specific proxy pools to each market scraper
• Schedule collection during local business hours per market

Outcome: Accurate regional pricing data enabling competitive pricing strategies across all target markets.

Proxy Types Explained

Understanding proxy protocols helps you select the right servers for your specific use case.

HTTP Proxies: Handle standard web traffic and work with most browsers and basic scraping tools. They understand HTTP headers and can cache content but only support web-based protocols on ports 80 and 8080.

HTTPS/SSL Proxies: Support encrypted connections to secure websites. Essential when accessing sites with login forms or transmitting sensitive data through the proxy connection.

SOCKS4 Proxies: Operate at a lower network level than HTTP proxies, supporting TCP connections for any protocol. They cannot handle UDP traffic and lack authentication capabilities.

SOCKS5 Proxies: The most versatile option supporting TCP, UDP, IPv6, and authentication methods. Ideal for applications beyond web browsing including gaming, streaming, and peer-to-peer file sharing.

Proxy Anonymity Levels

Proxy anonymity determines how much information websites can discover about your connection.

Transparent Proxies: Pass your real IP address in headers (X-Forwarded-For). Websites know both that you use a proxy and your actual IP. Useful only for caching, not anonymity.

Anonymous Proxies: Hide your IP address but reveal proxy usage through headers. Websites cannot identify you but know traffic routes through a proxy server.

Elite/High-Anonymous Proxies: Completely mask both your IP and proxy usage. Websites see the proxy IP as a regular user connection with no indication of intermediary servers. Required for accessing sites that block known proxy traffic.

Related Tools

Complete your workflow with these complementary ToolsPivot tools:

• SSL Checker: Verify SSL certificate validity before routing sensitive traffic through proxies.

• Hosting Checker: Identify hosting providers and infrastructure details for any domain.

• Domain Into IP: Convert domain names to IP addresses for direct proxy configuration.

• Internet Speed Test: Measure your connection speed with and without proxy routing.

• What Is My Browser: Check browser fingerprint information visible to websites.

• Class C IP Checker: Verify IP ranges and network classification for proxy pools.

FAQ Section

What is a free proxy list?

A free proxy list is a collection of publicly available proxy server addresses (IP and port combinations) that route your internet traffic through intermediate servers. These proxies mask your real IP address and enable anonymous browsing, geo-restriction bypass, and web scraping without direct identity exposure.

Are free proxies safe to use?

Free public proxies carry inherent risks since they are operated by unknown parties. Never transmit sensitive information like passwords or financial data through free proxies. For secure activities, generate secure passwords unique to each service and consider paid proxy services with verified security policies.

What is the difference between HTTP and SOCKS proxies?

HTTP proxies only handle web traffic and understand HTTP protocol headers. SOCKS proxies operate at a lower network level, supporting any TCP traffic (SOCKS4) or TCP/UDP traffic (SOCKS5). SOCKS5 is more versatile for non-web applications like gaming and P2P sharing.

How often is the proxy list updated?

ToolsPivot's Free Proxy List updates every 5-10 minutes with automated verification. Dead proxies are removed immediately upon detection, and newly discovered working proxies are added continuously from multiple global sources.

Why do free proxies stop working quickly?

Free proxies are public resources used by many people simultaneously. Heavy usage leads to blocks from target websites, bandwidth exhaustion, and server overloads. Operators may also shut down servers without notice. Always use proxy rotation rather than relying on single servers.

What anonymity level should I choose?

Select elite/high-anonymous proxies for privacy-sensitive tasks or accessing sites that block proxy traffic. Anonymous proxies work for general web scraping where detection is not critical. Avoid transparent proxies unless you only need caching benefits.

Can I use free proxies for web scraping?

Yes, free proxies work for web scraping when properly rotated. Implement automatic proxy switching every few requests, handle failures gracefully by trying alternate proxies, and respect target site rate limits even when using proxies.

How do I configure a proxy in my browser?

Access your browser's network or proxy settings (typically under Settings > Network or Advanced). Enter the proxy IP address and port number in the appropriate fields for HTTP or SOCKS proxy types. Some browsers require restart after configuration changes.

What countries have the most available proxies?

The United States, Germany, Russia, Brazil, and Indonesia typically have the highest proxy availability. Country distribution varies as proxies come from volunteer-operated and misconfigured servers worldwide.

Why am I still getting blocked even with proxies?

Websites use multiple detection methods beyond IP addresses, including browser fingerprinting, behavioral analysis, and CAPTCHA challenges. Rotate user agents alongside proxies, implement human-like request delays, and use headless browsers with anti-detection features for heavily protected sites.

Can free proxies access Netflix or streaming services?

Most free proxies are detected and blocked by streaming services which maintain extensive proxy IP databases. These services also detect shared IPs serving many simultaneous users. Residential or dedicated proxies are typically required for streaming access.

What is proxy rotation and why is it important?

Proxy rotation means automatically switching between different proxy servers for consecutive requests. This prevents any single IP from making too many requests to a target site, dramatically reducing block rates and mimicking natural multi-user traffic patterns.