Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (51,208)	$ (61,497)	$ (104,107)	$ (88,110)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(365)	(1,128)	(1,222)	(3,792)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(194)	(2,454)	1,303	(2,523)
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(51,767)	(65,079)	(104,026)	(94,425)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,128)	(2,473)	(1,558)	(2,987)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,338)	(732)	(2,406)	(2,047)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2,466)	(3,205)	(3,964)	(5,034)
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (49,301)	$ (61,874)	$ (100,062)	$ (89,391)