Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,579,776	$ 356,711	$ (192,947)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(37,822)	18,108	(37,928)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(37,822)	18,108	(37,928)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	1,541,954	374,819	(230,875)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	(201)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AppLovin	$ 1,541,954	$ 374,819	$ (230,674)