Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2024	Oct. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 28,267	$ (286,355)	$ (14,346)	$ (390,462)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5,637)	(1,354)	(8,183)	(2,576)
Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	682	715	581	2,018
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	23,312	(286,994)	(21,948)	(391,020)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(1,298)	(1,197)	(2,216)	(2,755)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest	611	(404)	(271)	(2,810)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(687)	(1,601)	(2,487)	(5,565)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to GitLab	$ 23,999	$ (285,393)	$ (19,461)	$ (385,455)