[Purpose/significance] On the basis of reviewing, combing and analyzing the research results of domain knowledge organization at home and abroad, this paper attempts to grasp the development context of domain knowledge organization and provide reference for the follow-up research. [Method/process] The thesis first describes the main branches and key links of domain knowledge organization from the perspective of the evolution path of the research sys? tem, which covers two aspects: theory and method, system and application. Then, the research hotspots and their evolutionary changes of domain knowledge organization in different periods are elaborated, based on the evolution of re? search hotspots. Further, it presents the research themes and their changes of domain knowledge organization from the dimension of evolution situation of research topic. Finally, this paper analyzes the problems and research trends faced by domain knowledge organization. [Results/conclusion] Domain knowledge organization, which is not only in the same line with knowledge organization but also distinctly different from knowledge organization, needs to improve and consolidate its basic theory, innovate its organization model, create organization method and strategy, and expand its ap? plication field.