There are different genotyping techniques, including partial genomic information-based methods such as pulsed-filed gel electrophoresis (PFGE), multilocus variable tandem repeat analysis (MLVA), different region (DFR) analysis etc., and whole genome-based comparative genomics, available for bacterial analysis. Many of them have been successfully applied in Yersinia pestis. In accompany with one paper on Yersinia pestis plasmid profiles and one review on genotyping analysis in Yersinia pestis, published in the same issue, this review briefed the different genotyping techniques in focus of their applications. Key words: Yersinia pestis; Genotype; Genotyping techniques