With the development of science and technology, the role of digital economy in promoting rural revitalization is becoming more and more obvious. By combing the research status of digital economy and rural revitalization and development level, this paper attempts to clarify the role of digital economy in rural revitalization from five aspects of rural revitalization, and clarify the specific impact of digital economy on rural revitalization and development. Combined with the current situation of digital economy affecting rural revitalization, relevant suggestions are put forward.