Latest advances in catalysts for selective hydrogenation of naphthalene are introduced.The effects of the carrier, active components and preparation method of catalysts on selective hydrogenation reaction performance are discussed.Analysis indicates that the acid property and pore structure of the carrier, the distribution and particle size of the active components and different preparation methods can all influence the selectivity of naphthalene.Finally, some suggestions are proposed for the research on catalysts for selective hydrogenation of naphthalene.