Anonymous Proxy

An anonymous proxy is a proxy server that conceals your real IP address from the websites you visit while still identifying itself as a proxy. It sits in the middle of the three classic anonymity levels: less revealing than a transparent proxy but not as stealthy as an elite (high-anonymity) proxy.

How anonymous proxies work

When you connect, the proxy strips out or masks the header that would normally expose your real IP, such as X-Forwarded-For. However, it typically still sends a header like Via or Proxy-Connection, so the destination can tell a proxy is involved even though it cannot see who you are.

Why it matters

• IP privacy keeps your true location hidden from most sites and trackers.
• Proxy detectability means anti-bot systems may still flag or challenge the connection.
• Good balance for everyday privacy where total stealth is not required.

Anonymous proxies suit general browsing, light geo-unblocking, and bypassing simple content filters. For scraping sites with strict anti-bot defenses, an elite proxy that hides the proxy entirely is the stronger choice.