Among the various hazards induced by blasting operations, blasting vibration poses the highest risk, seriously threatening the safety of the surrounding environments and structures. To support further research on blasting vibration, this study first reviews the historical development of blasting vibration theories globally, detailing key theoretical advances and research findings. Building on this foundation, the current research on blasting vibration propagation laws is summarized, with specific emphasis on the elevation amplification effect and cavity effect. Safety criteria for blasting vibration across different national standards are systematically compared. Subsequently, control technologies for blasting vibration are categorized and analyzed from three perspectives: energy sources, propagation media, and propagation process, with innovative blasting technologies highlighted for their engineering applications and advantages. Finally, the paperidentifies critical research gaps, such as limited understanding of vibration attenuation mechanisms, inconsistencies in safety criteria formulation, and constraints in adaptive control strategies. Future research directions are also discussed in detail.