Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 23,662	$ 142	$ (113,435)	$ 3,931
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax	(11,794)	(18,255)	(94,691)	(28,164)
Total other comprehensive loss	(11,794)	(18,255)	(94,691)	(28,164)
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	109	36	201	149
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AppLovin	$ 11,977	$ (18,077)	$ (207,925)	$ (24,084)