Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 108,639	$ 23,662	$ 184,478	$ (113,435)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(17,127)	(11,794)	(10,275)	(94,691)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(17,127)	(11,794)	(10,275)	(94,691)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	91,512	11,868	174,203	(208,126)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(109)	0	(201)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AppLovin	$ 91,512	$ 11,977	$ 174,203	$ (207,925)