Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 356,711	$ (192,947)	$ 35,338
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	18,108	(37,928)	(46,058)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	18,108	(37,928)	(46,058)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	374,819	(230,875)	(10,720)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(201)	(108)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AppLovin	$ 374,819	$ (230,674)	$ (10,612)