The actor probes random sessions on Apify Proxy with the RESIDENTIAL proxy group and using IP geolocation checks if the corresponding residential IP address belongs to a certain postal code or DMA area, in a specific country. If yes, the actor saves the session key and then performs periodic requests on that session to keep it alive. Therefore, the actor needs to run infinitely or as long as you need the proxies.

Yes, this actor is a hack.

The pool of residential proxy session is periodically stored as a JSON record into a Key-value store (either to a named or an anonymous one), including various statistics. The file looks as follows:

{
  "stats": {
    "probesTotal": 1290,
    "probesMatched": 672,
    "probesDmaMismatch": 409,
    "probesDmaNotFound": 86,
    "refreshesTotal": 4688,
    "refreshesIpSame": 4197,
    "forgotten": 289,
    "probesFailed": 3,
    "refreshesFailed": 16,
    "refreshesIpChanged": 319,
    "probesNoPostalCode": 25
  },
  "proxySessions": {
    "596452102": {
      "ipAddress": "1.2.3.4",
      "countryCode": "US",
      "regionName": "New York",
      "city": "Yonkers",
      "postalCode": "10701",
      "dmaCode": "501",
      "foundAt": "2019-09-11T11:32:47.727Z",
      "lastCheckedAt": "2019-09-11T11:33:27.487Z"
    },
    "dbc0a42d7": {
      "ipAddress": "4.5.6.7",
      "countryCode": "US",
      "regionName": "Maryland",
      "city": "Severn",
      "postalCode": "21144",
      "dmaCode": "512",
      "foundAt": "2019-09-11T11:32:08.278Z",
      "lastCheckedAt": "2019-09-11T11:33:27.325Z"
    },
    ...
  }
}

Proxy Test

apify/proxy-test

This actor simply tests given array of URLs against selected proxy URLs or Apify proxy groups.

Apify

438

4.7

Proxy Scraper

mstephen190/proxy-scraper

Free proxy scraper and checker. Search dozens of free proxy websites. Get list of 100% working public proxies in seconds. Automatically test proxies based on target URL and maximum timeout.

Matthias Stephens

2.8k

Proxy

web_wanderer/ProxyScraper

Effortlessly scrape over 500K proxies from more than 140 providers updated daily, and verify their reliability against any specified website. This advanced proxy scraper ensures you have access to fast, reliable, and customizable proxies.

Billy

HTTP/SOCKS Proxy Scraper - Country & Protocol Filter

xtech/proxy-scraper

Scrape and filter HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS proxies from across the web. Filter by country and protocol. Provides detailed location data (country, code, city, coordinates) and timeout values. Perfect for web scraping, bypassing geo-blocking, and enhancing online anonymity. Proxy list updated hourly.

Xtech

3.3

Free Proxy Scraper

codepoetry/free-proxy-fetcher

Scrape and filter 100% working free proxies with our tool. Filter by country codes and protocols (HTTP, SSL, SOCKS4, SOCKS5), then sort by speed. Ideal for web scraping, SEO, or bypassing restrictions. Get a ready-to-use list in seconds with automated validation and sorting.

CodePoetry

Ultimate Proxy Scraper

epctex/ultimate-proxy-scraper

Scrape thousands of proxies from 30+ sources. Get free, fast, and premium HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies. Enjoy anonymous, elite, and premium proxies for various applications. Maximize browsing speed, security, and data privacy with ease.

epctex

1.1k

1.0

Canva Scraper

epctex/canva-scraper

Scrape thousands of templates from Canva.com. Extract data on available templates based on keywords. Customize your search and scrape from search, list, or user detail pages for colors, fonts, images, and more!

epctex

332

2.0

Forward dataset as POST data

anchor/forward-dataset-webhook

This actor forwards the results of an Actor to an endpoint, instead of having to fetch the results manually. It will download the dataset and attach it to the body of a POST request you will specify. It acts as a new webhook. Simplify your Actor process !!!

Anchor

AI Content Humanizer 🤖✨

easyapi/ai-content-humanizer

Transform AI-generated content into natural, human-like text with customizable length and tone. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and writers looking to make their AI content more authentic and engaging. 🤖✍️

EasyApi

5.0

Send HTTP requests

reezuan/send-http-requests

Send HTTP requests (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) to any API endpoint with customizable headers, parameters, and body data. Perfect for Clay users seeking API functionality without the Explorer plan upgrade, or anyone needing simple HTTP request capabilities.