HPV is a type of DNA virus that exists widely in nature, and the persistent infection of HPV can lead to the occurrence of a variety of cancers, especially cervical cancer. The development and application of HPV vaccine is of great significance for the prevention of cervical cancer and other related cancers. In recent years, with the advancement of science and technology, the research of HPV vaccine has made remarkable progress. There are currently three HPV vaccines on the global market including bivalent, quadrivalent and nine-valent vaccines. The bivalent and quadrivalent vaccines can prevent nearly 70% of HPV-related cervical cancers and precancerous lesions, in contrast, the nine-valent vaccine can provide nearly 90% protection. This article reviews the research progress of HPV vaccines.