 This review summarizes the development of heteroatom-doped carbon-based electrocatalysts derived from metal organic frameworks, MOFs, for oxygen reduction reaction, ORR, highlighting their superior catalytic activity in intrinsic properties. The enhancement of ORR performance is associated with a well-designed porous structure, large surface area, and high-density active sites. Future perspectives include the development of a clear mechanism for non-metal and metal-doped electrocatalysts. This article was authored by Qian Ren, Hui Wang, Xue Feng Lu, and others.