Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) used as recognition units of sensors have become a research hotspot, owing to their unique features of structure predictability, recognition specificity and application universality. Molecular imprinting fluorescent sensors combine the high selectivity of MIPs with the high sensitivity of fluorescence detection, which is quite applicable for trace analysis of complex matrices, and thereby have received increasing concerns in many fields such as separation/detection. In this review, according to different fluorescent materials, we summarize several types of molecular imprinting fluorescent sensors including quantum dots, organic fluorescent dyes, chemiluminescent substances and some other materials based ones, focusing on their novel preparation strategies and applications aspects. The design/fabrication methods and detection mechanisms of different sensors are overviewed. Furthermore, the preparation and development of molecular imprinting ratiometric fluorescence sensors are discussed. Finally, the future perspectives of molecular imprinting fluorescent sensors are proposed.