Recent advances of the tandem difunctionalization of alkynes in decade (2010-2020) were summarized via five categories by triggered mechanisms: (1) radical addition and coupling for the synthesis of polysubstituted ketones and alkenes; (2) electrophilic addition of alkynes; (3) haloalkyne or copper acetylide-mediated reactions; (4) preparation of cyclic compounds via radical process, palladium-catalyzed reactions or conjugate addition; (5) cyclic compounds as intermediates in ring openings. Herein, radical, electrophilic and nucleophilic reactions were well discussed. We hope this review will promote future research in this area.