Is my proxy server slowing down my internet? How can I fix it? or Why is my proxy server not working

Honestly, your proxy server might be the villain here. Free ones are especially bad—they throttle speeds to push paid plans.

I’d recommend checking out ProxyBench or similar tools to compare performance. Also, make sure your proxy isn’t leaking DNS—that can mess with speed too.

If all else fails, maybe time for a new provider?