CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 140,529	$ 106,786	$ 314,377	$ (67,647)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,136)	22,633	(22,745)	(3,460)
Change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	0	11	0	(1)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,136)	22,644	(22,745)	(3,461)
Comprehensive income (loss)	138,393	129,430	291,632	(71,108)
Components of comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	366	(31,869)	768	(60,266)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	77	(3,677)	110	1,089
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	443	(35,546)	878	(59,177)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders	$ 138,836	$ 93,884	$ 292,510	$ (130,285)