CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 130,901	$ 140,621	$ 445,278	$ 72,974
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(99,321)	16,206	(122,066)	12,746
Change in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	0	0	0	(1)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(99,321)	16,206	(122,066)	12,745
Comprehensive income	31,580	156,827	323,212	85,719
Components of comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	309	586	1,077	(59,680)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests	13	(5)	123	1,084
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	322	581	1,200	(58,596)
Comprehensive income attributable to Match Group, Inc. shareholders	$ 31,902	$ 157,408	$ 324,412	$ 27,123