Has anyone tried the stocks4 proxy chaker? How reliable is it? or What’s the best way to use stocks4

dataFlyX99 · dataFlyX99 08-04-2024, 08:02 AM Member

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Has anyone tried the stocks4 proxy chaker?

Hey guys,

I’ve been testing a few tools to check proxy lists and stumbled on stocks4 proxy chaker.

Anyone here used it before? How reliable is it? I’ve seen mixed stuff online, but no real user feedback.

Also, does it work fast or take forever to scan? Some of these tools timeout half the time lol.

Appreciate any thoughts!

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What’s the best way to use stocks4 proxy chaker?

Yo,

Trying to get accurate results with stocks4 proxy chaker but not sure if I’m setting it up right.

Do you guys tweak any settings or just run it default?

Mine keeps flagging working proxies as dead, so maybe I’m missing something.

Tips welcome!

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Let me know if you want it tweaked further!

NetShifter · NetShifter 12-11-2024, 05:55 AM Member

I’ve used stocks4 proxy chaker a few times, and it’s decent but not perfect.

Speed-wise, it’s okay if you’re scanning small lists, but for bulk checks, it can lag.

Try ProxyScrape or ProxyCheck for faster results—they’ve been more reliable for me.

Also, make sure your timeout settings aren’t too low, or it’ll skip live proxies.

SecureLinkX · SecureLinkX 12-02-2025, 02:47 PM Member

Yo, stocks4 proxy chaker is hit or miss tbh.

Sometimes it works fine, other times it’s super slow or gives false dead flags.

If you’re getting too many false deads, try lowering the timeout or switching to a different tool like Hidemy.name’s checker.

Not the best, but gets the job done if you tweak it.

VeilDriftX · VeilDriftX 20-02-2025, 03:59 PM Member

Haven’t tried stocks4 proxy chaker yet, but I’ve heard mixed things.

For proxy checking, I usually stick with ScraperAPI or Bright Data—way more consistent and faster.

If you’re stuck with stocks4, maybe check if your IP is getting blocked? That could cause timeouts.

hyperSecure · hyperSecure 02-03-2025, 03:50 AM Member

stocks4 proxy chaker is alright, but tbh there are better options out there.

I switched to ProxyRack after too many false negatives with stocks4.

If you’re gonna use it, run multiple scans to confirm dead proxies—sometimes it’s just a glitch.

secureTrekkerX · secureTrekkerX 15-03-2025, 01:41 PM Member

Used stocks4 proxy chaker for a bit, but it’s kinda slow for large lists.

Try adjusting the thread count if it’s timing out—sometimes that helps.

Also, ProxyNova’s checker is a solid alternative if you need speed.

dataFlyX99 · dataFlyX99 20-03-2025, 03:29 PM Member

Thanks for the tips, guys!

I tweaked the timeout settings in stocks4 proxy chaker, and it’s working better now. Still not perfect, but at least fewer false deads.

Gonna give ProxyScrape a shot too—sounds like a solid alternative.

Anyone know if it handles SOCKS proxies well?

VeilHorizon99 · VeilHorizon99 04-04-2025, 12:48 PM Member

Hey, I had the same issue with stocks4 proxy chaker flagging live proxies as dead.

Turns out my firewall was messing with it. Disabled it temporarily, and it worked better.

Still not my go-to though—prefer Luminati for accuracy.

StealthIP99 · StealthIP99 07-04-2025, 03:38 AM Member

stocks4 proxy chaker is meh.

It’s free, so can’t complain too much, but yeah, it’s slow and inconsistent.

For better results, check out Geonode’s proxy tester—way faster and fewer false positives.