 The oxygen reduction reaction, OR-R, is a key process in many sustainable energy conversion systems, such as fuel cells and metal air batteries. Carbon-based electrocatalysts derived from metal organic frameworks, MOFs, have recently gained significant interest due to their superior catalytic activity and intriguing structural features. This review focuses on the development of MOF-derived hetero-atom-doped carbon-based electrocatalysts, which include non-metal, N, S, B, and P, and metal, Fe and Co. doped carbon materials. These materials show enhanced OR-R performance, which is attributed to their favorably designed porous structures, large surface areas, and high density of active sites. Future research should focus on developing a clear understanding of the mechanisms behind the improved OR-R performance of these MOF-derived electrocatalysts. This article was authored by Chen Ren, Huihuan, Shuefeng Lu, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.