A proxy server acts as a middleman between a user and the internet. When browsing through a proxy, your request is first sent to the proxy server, which then forwards it to the destination site. The response is routed back through the proxy, masking your IP address and adding a layer of anonymity.

What Is a Free Proxy?

Free proxies are publicly available servers that allow anyone to route traffic through them at no cost. These are often maintained by volunteers, privacy advocates, or open misconfigured systems.

Types of proxies include:

Transparent proxies – reveal your IP and proxy use

Anonymous proxies – hide your IP, but disclose proxy use

Elite proxies – hide both your IP and proxy use entirely

Why Use a Proxy?

Bypass region restrictions

Web scraping without bans

Improve privacy

Simulate different locations for testing

Risks and Limitations

Free proxies can be unstable, insecure, or slow. They’re best used for casual browsing or experimentation — not sensitive tasks like logging into personal accounts.

Where to Find Working Free Proxies

Many proxy lists are outdated or full of offline entries. For a frequently updated list of working proxies by type, try Proxy Sniper,

the site tests proxies for speed, anonymity, HTTPS, and platform support like Google, Netflix, and TikTok.