Proxy Checker

Paste your HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5 proxies and check them all at once — see each proxy's status, IP, country, and city in seconds.

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What does a proxy checker test?

A proxy checker verifies whether each proxy is working and how much it actually hides. For every proxy it reports the exit IP and its location, whether the connection succeeds, the response speed, and the anonymity level — how much of your real identity the proxy leaks to the destination site.

Proxy anonymity levels

  • Transparent — forwards your real IP in headers, so the site sees both the proxy and your true IP. Offers no privacy.
  • Anonymous — hides your real IP but still signals that a proxy is in use.
  • Elite (high anonymity) — reveals neither your real IP nor that a proxy is being used, so it looks like a normal visitor.

Why proxy quality matters

A proxy that is slow, already blacklisted, or flagged as a datacenter address gets detected quickly. Checking anonymity level, IP reputation, and speed before you rely on a proxy helps you avoid blocks and keep sessions looking natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a proxy checker?

A proxy checker is a tool that tests whether a proxy server is online and working. It connects through each proxy and reports its status along with the exit IP address, country, and city — so you can quickly separate a working list from the dead ones.

How does a proxy checker work?

The checker routes a request through each proxy to a target server and watches the response. If the proxy accepts the connection and returns a valid reply within the timeout, it is marked active; if it refuses, times out, or errors, it is marked inactive. IPFighter tests many proxies in parallel, so a large list finishes in seconds.

How can I check if a proxy is working?

Paste your proxies into the box — one per line — and run the check. Each proxy is tested and shown as active or inactive, together with its exit IP, country, and city. HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies are all supported.

What does proxy status “Active” or “Inactive” mean?

Active means the proxy accepted the connection and returned a valid response, so it is working. Inactive means it refused the connection, timed out, or returned an error and cannot be used right now.

What proxy formats are supported?

You can paste proxies in the common formats: host:port, host:port:username:password, username:password@host:port, username:password:host:port, and host:port@username:password. The checker detects the format automatically.

Why do some proxies fail during checking?

A proxy usually fails because it is offline, overloaded, expired, blocked by the destination server, or entered in the wrong format. A failed result reflects the proxy's own condition, not a problem with the checker.

Can I check multiple proxies at the same time?

Yes. You can paste a large list and check every proxy at once. IPFighter tests them in parallel, so hundreds of proxies are verified in seconds instead of one at a time.