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Best 7 Proxy Browsers for Privacy and Security

Proxy sites are often used by people who want to access blocked sites but don’t want to spend money on a separate VPN connection. These sites rely on proxy servers to translate traffic, providing a fast and free way to quickly access blocked content.

A proxy server acts as an intermediary, translating traffic for the user and receiving it from another destination. Basically, when you access a website through a proxy server, it first goes through the proxy site and then reaches the destination.

This allows you to access blocked sites, as the traffic is routed through the proxy server without being blocked. There are quite a few proxy sites that you can use. Today’s article will look at 7 of the best proxy sites.

1. KProxy

KProxy is one of the best free proxy sites that you can use today. It’s safe to say that the biggest reason why so many people use this proxy site is because it doesn’t cost a dime.

You don’t have to worry about installing an app or extension (although there is one available for Edge, Chrome, and Firefox). KProxy changes your IP address when sending traffic to the Internet, hiding your identity.

It’s a good proxy if you want to bypass geo-blocking restrictions, including those in your workspace or government censorship. You can also use Kproxy to bypass firewalls at school.

If you want to browse anonymously but don’t want to spend money on a VPN, this is your next best option. However, the free plan is full of intrusive ads.

KProxy offers good encryption for a free proxy, so if hiding your IP address is your main goal, this is a pretty good option. However, don’t expect it to stream content smoothly, especially on the free version.

The platform also offers a paid plan, called KProxy Pro, starting at $5. This gives you access to premium servers, which are claimed to have reduced latency and better bandwidth. The Pro plan is also ad-free.

2. Whoer.Net

Whoer is a free VPN and web proxy provider that you can use to quickly change your IP address and bypass geo-restrictions. If you want to browse the web anonymously, this is a great option.

However, Whoer is a bit different from some of the other proxy sites on this list. For starters, it doesn’t offer services in all countries. Secondly, you have to download Whoer’s anonymization tool to change your IP and DNS.

It’s important to note that you can’t just use Whoer by typing a website URL into the address bar on a website to change your IP. You have to download Whoer’s tool to use the service. It has its own extensions for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Yandex.

Furthermore, the free service throttles your speed, so to unlock its full potential, you’ll have to opt for a paid subscription to Whoer’s VPN service.

Whoer also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee to its users. The free service is pretty basic, so don’t expect to be able to stream videos or load content-rich websites.

3. HMA

HMA is one of the most popular proxy sites out there. It started out as a free proxy, but later introduced its own VPN with paid plans. The company has seen its fair share of privacy woes, but it’s working hard to regain its former glory.

It offers decent speeds, but due to the popularity of proxy sites, the servers are almost always overloaded. HMA hides your IP and encrypts your internet traffic, which is what you’d expect from any proxy. However, it does display a lot of ads, which can take up as little as 65% of your screen space while you’re browsing.

Like most other options, HMA also throttles your speeds to push you toward purchasing a premium VPN service. A free web proxy extension is also available. You can’t unblock Netflix or other streaming sites with HMA’s proxy, but you can with its standalone VPN, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

4. Zyte

Zyte, formerly Scrapinghub, is a smart web browsing and proxy solution that is designed for businesses. It differs from the other proxy sites on this list because it is designed to be used by people who have a working knowledge of how the web works.

Basically, Zyte provides its own proxy that you can use to bypass geofilters. However, it requires you to integrate the API with your existing infrastructure to work smoothly. Zyte offers four plans, starting at $29/month and going all the way up to $999/month for the Enterprise version. The latter option is very flexible, so you can also customize it depending on your specific needs.

5. GeoSurf

GeoSurf is similar to Zyte, providing IPs that you can use to bypass geo-restrictions. GeoSurf can be used by businesses with web bots to scrape the web, mainly because it has rotating proxy managers that reduce the risk of being detected.

GeoSurf offers over 3.5 million IPs spread across 2,000 locations, including static IPs. You can purchase proxies from GeoSurf, with plans starting at $300/month and going up to $2000/month. GeoSurf also has an Enterprise plan with customizable options if that doesn't meet your needs.

6. Anonymouse

First launched in 1997, Anonymouse still looks like a site from the 90s. When you select your language, you'll see a page with VIP membership pricing, starting at $6/month. This includes VPN service, faster speeds, no ads, an anti-virus scanner, more configuration options, increased download limits, and encrypted connections.

Anonymouse is a basic proxy that you can use to open blocked websites. Keep in mind that encrypted connections are no longer supported on the free version. So for any site that starts with "HTTPS," you'll need to pay for its VIP service. Despite the limitations of the free version, Anonymouse is one of the best proxy sites if you're willing to spend some cash.

7. ProxySite

ProxySite is another free online web proxy. It has dozens of servers across the US as well as Europe, and you can manually switch to any server you want. The only problem with ProxySite is that it doesn’t identify the exact location of its servers. On the plus side, ProxySite has dedicated buttons for quick access to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Imgur, and Google search.

You can purchase a premium version if you need more than the basic functionality, starting at $9.99/month or $5.99/month paid annually. The premium plan promises more compatibility with different websites and increased security when browsing the Internet.

It’s always a good idea to take steps to protect your identity online, such as hiding your IP address, especially on public networks. Using a fake IP address helps protect your real identity and keeps your personal information safe from malicious actors.

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