[Objective]: A comprehensive review of research progress on soil amendments for controlling soil erosion in the southern red soil regions of China can provide a scientific basis for effectively guiding soil erosion management in the region. [Methods]: Based on RStudio and ArcGIS visualization tools, we constructed keyword combinations centered on "soil amendments," "soil erosion," and "southern red soil regions of China" to retrieve relevant literature published between 1999 and 2024 from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Web of Science databases. Quantitative analysis was conducted focusing on the number of publications, research institutions, journals, application frequency of amendments, experimental methods and application durations, study locations, and the evolution of keyword. [Results]: Over the past 25 years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of publications related to soil amendments for erosion control, reflecting a growing interest among researchers in this field. Straw, organic fertilizers, and biochar have emerged as the most frequently used materials due to their significant effectiveness in improving soil organic matter content, enhancing aggregate stability, and increasing water retention capacity. Related studies have primarily focused on regions with severe soil erosion, such as Jiangxi and Hunan provinces. Soil amendments can be categorized into four major types: natural amendments, synthetic amendments, natural-synthetic copolymer amendments, and biological amendments. This study summarizes the distinct mechanisms and practical effects of natural amendments, synthetic amendments, natural-synthetic copolymer amendments, and biological amendments in enhancing soil aggregate stability, erosion resistance, water retention capacity, and ecological restoration. [Conclusion]: This study systematically reviews the research progress on soil amendments for controlling soil erosion in the southern red soil regions of China, highlighting the significant roles of different types of soil amendments in regulating soil erosion, enhancing soil aggregate stability, and improving water retention capacity. Furthermore, it recommends that future research focus on the interactions between amendments and environmental factors (e.g., climate, soil types), the development of novel composite amendments, and comprehensive assessments of their long-term ecological effects to promote sustainable management of agricultural ecosystems.