Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 80,357	$ (21,799)	$ 75,839	$ (137,097)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(3,154)	(69,365)	6,852	(82,897)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3,154)	(69,365)	6,852	(82,897)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	77,203	(91,164)	82,691	(219,994)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(51)	0	(92)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AppLovin	$ 77,203	$ (91,113)	$ 82,691	$ (219,902)