In recent years, China’s population has shown an obvious aging trend. This trend has been accompanied by an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and death. Intracranial stenting has become an important treatment modality for intracranial vascular disease because it is effective, safe, and widely approved. In this paper, we review the literature concerning the classification, structure, preparation, and performance of intracranial stents. We also summarize problems and future prospects in the context of intracranial stents. This paper will serve as a reference for the future research and development of intracranial stents.