Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (180,696)	$ (157,560)	$ (192,194)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5,874)	27,639	(24,005)
Net change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(4,855)	0	0
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(191,425)	(129,921)	(216,199)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(8,385)	(2,422)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2,300)	375	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(10,685)	(2,047)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (180,740)	$ (127,874)	$ (216,199)