Can someone explain what is HTTP proxy and how it works? or What is HTTP proxy and why would I need o

http proxy is like a fake ID for your internet traffic. It tricks sites into thinking you’re somewhere else.

Good for: bypassing filters, light privacy. Bad for: security—no encryption, and some proxies are straight-up spyware.

Try Oxylabs or GeoSurf if you need reliability. But if you’re handling sensitive data, don’t cheap out—get a VPN.