CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 173,848	$ (174,433)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(20,609)	(26,093)
Change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	0	(12)
Total other comprehensive loss	(20,609)	(26,105)
Comprehensive income (loss)	153,239	(200,538)
Components of comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	402	(28,397)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	33	4,766
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	435	(23,631)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders	$ 153,674	$ (224,169)