Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (428,033)	$ (180,696)	$ (157,560)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4,122)	(5,874)	27,639
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	5,000	(4,855)	0
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(427,155)	(191,425)	(129,921)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,859)	(8,385)	(2,422)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2,162)	(2,300)	375
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(6,021)	(10,685)	(2,047)
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (421,134)	$ (180,740)	$ (127,874)