Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (61,497)	$ (40,766)	$ (88,110)	$ (69,048)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,128)	8,487	(3,792)	9,389
Net change in unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities	(2,454)	0	(2,523)	0
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(65,079)	(32,279)	(94,425)	(59,659)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2,473)	(577)	(2,987)	(922)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(732)	0	(2,047)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,205)	(577)	(5,034)	(922)
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (61,874)	$ (31,702)	$ (89,391)	$ (58,737)