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Proxy Provider Uptime Index — July 2026
We ran 87,300 availability checks on 20 proxy providers' websites over 16 days. Transparent, single-vantage service-uptime data — with full scope, method, and downloadable exports.
Hide Proxy Review 2026: A Cheap 9Proxy Alternative?
Hide Proxy is a low-cost, per-IP residential network pitched at e-commerce, scraping and multi-accounting. Here is an honest look at its real pricing, products and limits — and where it fits for anyone leaving 9Proxy.
What Happened to Faceless? The Malware Proxy That Went Quiet
Faceless, the long-running criminal anonymity/proxy service at faceless.cc, was never seized in a clean shutdown — it was disrupted by Lumen's Black Lotus Labs in March 2024, its site went dark, and researchers now describe it as defunct and rebranded as 'Doppelgänger.' Here is the dated, sourced account.
IP2World Storefront Still Down in 2026: What We Know
The ip2world.com domain resolves again, but the storefront is still down — it now serves a third-party status page, not IP2World's login, dashboard or checkout. Here is what we can verify as of July 18, 2026.
2026 Proxy Shutdowns: The Full Timeline & Takedown Tracker
A dated, sourced tracker of the 2026 residential-proxy crackdown — the January IPIDEA disruption, the July FBI + Google NetNut seizure, and 9Proxy's purchase pause — with a per-brand status table linking to every one of our reports.
9Proxy Alternatives 2026: Best Replacements While Sales Are Paused
9Proxy has paused new purchases. If you searched "9proxy alternative" because you cannot buy or top up, here is a ranked, honestly-assessed list of residential and pay-per-GB replacements you can start using today.
Best Mobile Proxies 2026: Cheap 4G/5G Picks Ranked
A price-first buyer's guide to the best mobile (4G/5G) proxies in 2026. We normalize pricing to real $/day, rank five credible providers, and name ProxyUniverse the best value — with the MOBILE promo code for +10% on your deposit.
ProxyUniverse vs Juice Proxy: Cheaper Mobile Proxies 2026
A price-first comparison of ProxyUniverse and Juice Proxy (JuicyProxies) mobile proxies. We verified both current listings, normalized them to $/day, and Juice Proxy's short sessions cost several times more for the same job.
Is Tab Proxy Down? Verified 2026 Status After IPIDEA
Tab Proxy's domain no longer resolves after Google named it in the IPIDEA disruption. Here is what is verified, what remains a vendor claim, and what former users should do.
Is 360Proxy Down? Status, Cherry Rebrand and IPIDEA
360Proxy became Cherry Proxy in 2024, and both are now unavailable. Google named 360Proxy in the IPIDEA disruption. Here is the verified status and what buyers should do.
Is PYProxy Down? Verified 2026 Status After IPIDEA
PYProxy's domain no longer resolves after Google named it in the IPIDEA disruption. We separate confirmed facts from marketing and explain what developers should do next.
Is IP2World Down? Verified 2026 Status After IPIDEA
IP2World's domain no longer resolves after Google named it in the IPIDEA disruption. Here is what is verified, what remains a vendor claim, and what former users should do.