Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (54,887)	$ (52,899)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,632	(857)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(1,721)	1,497
Comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(53,976)	(52,259)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(243)	(430)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	(114)	(1,068)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(357)	(1,498)
Comprehensive loss attributable to GitLab	$ (53,619)	$ (50,761)