: A popular site that lists hundreds of proxies in a table. It includes an "export" feature to get the current list in TXT format.
: Offers a customizable free proxy list updated every 5 minutes. You can download the list directly as a .txt file or use their API URL to load them into your code.
: Claims to have one of the largest databases of public proxies, updated every 60 seconds. How to Use and Manage the List
: Ensure you filter for "Elite" or "Anonymous" proxies if you need to hide your real IP; "Transparent" proxies will still reveal it. Critical Risks to Consider
: Use the sources above to gather your initial list of ~5,000 IPs.