Our Testing Process
Every provider on ProxyViews is tested using a standardized methodology. We run automated benchmarks from multiple geographic regions, measuring real-world performance metrics that matter to proxy users: response time, success rate, block rate, uptime, and IP rotation effectiveness.
Benchmark Methodology
We test providers using concurrent connections to real target websites across e-commerce, social media, and search engine categories. Each test run sends thousands of requests from at least 3 geographic regions. We measure P50, P95, and P99 response times, success rates, and block rates. Tests are run weekly and results are published within 24 hours.
Verification Tiers
Basic Verified: Provider information has been manually reviewed by our team. Benchmark Verified: Provider has passed our automated benchmark testing with transparent results. Premium Verified: Provider has completed both basic and benchmark verification plus additional manual testing and review.
Review Integrity
All reviews are from real users. We enforce one review per user per provider. Users can self-attest to verified purchase status. We do not pay for reviews, and providers cannot remove negative reviews. All review content is moderated for spam and authenticity.
Affiliate Transparency
ProxyViews may earn a commission when you visit providers through our links. This does not affect our ratings, rankings, or recommendations. We test and rate every provider using the same objective criteria, regardless of commercial relationships. Providers cannot pay to improve their ratings or remove negative reviews.
Rating Formula
Our overall ratings (1-10) are calculated from multiple weighted dimensions: Reliability (30%), Speed (25%), Support (20%), and Value (25%). These are combined with benchmark data and expert review to produce the final score.