Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (26,613)	$ (28,282)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,664)	902
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(69)	0
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(29,346)	(27,380)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(514)	(345)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,315)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,829)	(345)
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (27,517)	$ (27,035)