Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (192,947)	$ 35,338	$ (125,934)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(37,928)	(46,058)	579
Interest rate swap gain	0	0	4,165
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(37,928)	(46,058)	4,744
Total comprehensive loss including noncontrolling interest	(230,875)	(10,720)	(121,190)
Add: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	201	108	747
Total comprehensive loss attributable to AppLovin	$ (230,674)	$ (10,612)	$ (120,443)