Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (50,465)	$ (41,748)	$ (138,575)	$ (110,796)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5,740)	9,768	(9,532)	19,157
Net change in unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities	(4,521)	0	(7,044)	0
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(60,726)	(31,980)	(155,151)	(91,639)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2,010)	(521)	(4,997)	(1,443)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,931)	0	(5,978)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(5,941)	(521)	(10,975)	(1,443)
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (54,785)	$ (31,459)	$ (144,176)	$ (90,196)