The work aims to provide theoretical support for the better application of sol-gel technology in the antimicrobial packaging. The research progress of sol-gel technology and its modification methods for preparing antibacterial packaging materials at home and abroad was reviewed, focusing on the preparation of antibacterial packaging als by blending and coating/adsorption methods. The application of sol-gel technology in antibacterial packaging materials required further research. The compatibility of the preparation materials, the influence of the coating on the material properties, and the potential safety issues still needed to be solved. As a new method for preparing active packaging, sol-gel technology can not only produce antibacterial materials with excellent performance, but also has great development potential and market value.