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<DefinitionAndReference> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConvertiblePreferredStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_Maximum401KPlanContributionRatesAsPercentageOfEmployeesEarnings"> |
| | <definition> Maximum 401(k) plan contribution rates as a percentage of employees earnings. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesNet"> |
| | <definition> The net change in other income tax related items during the reporting period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AccessPointsEstimatedUsefulLives"> |
| | <definition> Estimated useful lives of access points. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossRecognizedInIncomeIneffectivePortionAndAmountExcludedFromEffectivenessTestingNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockBasedCompensationExpenseAssociatedWithGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"> |
| | <definition> Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredFederalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromSettlementsWithTaxingAuthorities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_LongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for long-lived assets including goodwill and other acquired intangible assets. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ReallocationOfUndistributedEarnings"> |
| | <definition> Reallocation of undistributed earnings to Class B shares. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfGoodwillTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesChargedToCostAndExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_VestingPeriodForOptionsExchangedUnderOptionExchangeProgramLowerRange"> |
| | <definition> Lower range of the vesting periods (in months) for the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Assets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_NumberOfOtherAcquisitionsCompletedDuringPeriod"> |
| | <definition> Actual number of other acquisitions completed during the period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireOtherInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_OutstandingBalanceUnderRevolvingCreditFacility"> |
| | <definition> Outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_EarliestVestingStartDateFromDateOfOptionExchangeProgram"> |
| | <definition> The earliest vesting start date from the date of the option exchange program (in months) for the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DeferredTaxAssetsCapitalLossFromImpairmentOfEquityInvestments"> |
| | <definition> The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from capital loss generated from impairment of equity investments. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedDividendRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentType"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardGrantDateFairValueOfOptionsVested"> |
| | <definition> Total grant date fair value of stock options vested during the period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncomeTaxPenaltiesAndInterestAccrued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsDeferredRent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsThatWouldImpactEffectiveTaxRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CompensationRelatedCostsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaid"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_InterestRateResetIntervalsMaximum"> |
| | <definition> The upper range of the interest rate reset interval for the auction rate securities under the Dutch auction process. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationOptionsOutstandingExercisePriceRangeLowerRangeLimit"> |
| | <definition> Lower range limit of the exercise price of outstanding options. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ModificationChargeForOptionsExchangedUnderOptionExchangeProgram"> |
| | <definition> Modification charge recognized during the reporting period for the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOtherComprehensiveLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CashCollateralReceived"> |
| | <definition> Cash collateral received from security lending program that is invested in reverse repurchase agreements maturing within three months. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleAndMaturityOfMarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReconciliationTableTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Summary of the activities related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CommonStockVotesPerShare"> |
| | <definition> Common Stock, Votes per share </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AmountOfCapitalLossCarryforwardsSubjectToExpiration"> |
| | <definition> Amount of the capital loss carryforwards subject to expiration for income tax purposes. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of deferred income tax assets and liabilities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConvertiblePreferredStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToShareBasedPaymentArrangements"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Describes an entity's accounting policies regarding measurement of fair values for its financial instruments. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_WarrantsHeldBySelectedFinancialInstitutionsUnderTSOProgram"> |
| | <definition> Warrants held by selected financial institutions that were options purchased from employees under our Transferable Stock Options (TSO) program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDecreasesResultingFromPriorPeriodTaxPositions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesAfterTenYearsFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FutureAmortizationExpenseThereafter"> |
| | <definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth twelve-month period following the balance sheet date. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxExemptIncome"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesCalledAtParByTheirIssuers"> |
| | <definition> Amount of auction rate securities called at par by their issuers. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_NumberOfSharesSoldToSelectedFinancialInstitutionsUnderTSOProgram"> |
| | <definition> Number of shares underlying Transferable Stock Options (TSO) sold to selected financial institutions under the TSO program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIntangibleAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockPlansVestingPeriodForRestrictedStockUnits"> |
| | <definition> Vesting period (in years) for the restricted stock units. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_EarningsPerShareComputationTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Earnings Per Share Computation. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_RestrictedStockUnitsAndRestrictedShareActivityDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of Share-based Compensation, restricted stock units and restricted share activity. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableAggregateIntrinsicValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Goodwill"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FutureMinimumLeasePaymentsUnderNoncancelableOperatingLeasesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of future minimum payments to be made under our non-cancelable operating leases including sublease income amounts for the next five years and thereafter. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_WarrantsHeldBySelectedFinancialInstitutionsUnderTSOProgramWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm"> |
| | <definition> Weighted-average remaining contractual term for warrants held by selected financial institutions under our TSO program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NatureOfOperations"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearTwo"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossPositionLessThanTwelveMonthsFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedVolatilityRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetWeightedAverageUsefulLives"> |
| | <definition> Weighted-average useful life of all finite-lived intangible assets. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesUnrealizedGains"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the unrealized gain on debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AdjustmentPointsCurrentMarketConditions"> |
| | <definition> Maximum adjustment points applied to reflect the current market conditions for instruments with similar credit quality at the date of the valuation. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsMethodUsedTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> For each plan, identification of the award pricing model or other valuation method used in calculating the weighted average fair values disclosed. The model is also used to calculate the compensation expense that is shown within the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow. Examples of valuation techniques are lattice models (binomial model), closed-form models (Black-Scholes-Merton formula), and a Monte Carlo simulation technique. Fair value is the amount at which an asset (or liability) could be bought (or incurred) or sold (or settled) in a current transaction between willing parties, that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. May include disclosures about the assumptions underlying application of the method selected. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersDiluted"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsLegalSettlements"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredCompensationArrangementWithIndividualEmployerContribution"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesUnrealizedLosses"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the unrealized losses on debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesDilutedCommonStockSubjectToRepurchaseOrCancellation"> |
| | <definition> Unvested common shares subject to repurchase or cancellation that would result in dilutive impact on our earnings per share for the period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToConversionOfCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> Dilutive impact on our earnings per share for the period as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A common stock. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_UnrealizedLossPositionInvestmentsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Unrealized losses and fair values for investments in an unrealized loss position. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ExpectedAmortizationExpenseTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Expected amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockIssuedVestedOptionsAssumed"> |
| | <definition> The fair value of common stock issued and vested options assumed in connection with acquisitions. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_MaximumUSDLimitCommercialPaperProgram"> |
| | <definition> Maximum US dollar capacity of the commercial paper program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherNonoperatingIncomeByComponentTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearThree"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NotionalAmountOfForeignCurrencyDerivativePurchaseContracts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MarketingAndAdvertisingExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromShortTermDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossMoreThanTwelveMonths"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the excess of [amortized] cost over fair value of securities that have been in a loss position for more than twelve months for those securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_EstimatesAndAssumptionsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Summary of estimates and assumptions used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ScheduleOfRevenueByRevenueSourceTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of Revenue by Revenue Source </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationOptionsActivityTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Options Activity. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMaximum"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesWeightedAverageInterestRate"> |
| | <definition> Projected weighted-average interest rate per annum used in the estimation of the future cash flows of auction rate securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsGainLossInStatementOfIncomeTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges and fair value hedges, and derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisCashAndCashEquivalents"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_NonMarketableEquityInvestmentsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Describes an entity's accounting policies for investment in non-marketable equity securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_OutstandingBalanceUnderCommercialPaperProgram"> |
| | <definition> Outstanding balance under the commercial paper program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockPlansRemainingVestingPeriodAfterFirstYearOfService"> |
| | <definition> Remaining vesting period (in months) after the first year of service under our Stock Plans. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfSalesPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredForeignIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsExpirationDates"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FutureRentalIncomeFromLeasesAssumedInConnectionWithPurchase"> |
| | <definition> Future rental income related to the leases assumed in connection with a purchase. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationTaxBenefitFromCompensationExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_BusinessDescriptionAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Description containing the entire organization, consolidation, basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure and significant accounting policies. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_InvestmentsClassifiedByContractualMaturityDateTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Investments classified by contractual maturity date. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLifeMaximum"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentForeignTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Depreciation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationForeignIncomeTaxRateDifferential"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConsolidationPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationNetAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumed"> |
| | <definition> Amount of purchase consideration allocated to net assets acquired or liabilities assumed. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherSalesRevenueNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ExpirationDateOfOriginalLeasePeriodNoncancelableOperatingLeaseAgreementsUpperRange"> |
| | <definition> The upper range of expiration date (in years) for original lease period of non-cancelable operating lease agreements. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies2009"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_LongLivedAssetsByGeographyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Disclosure of long-lived assets by geographic locations. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_SecuritiesLendingPayable"> |
| | <definition> Securities lending payable. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesContinuousUnrealizedLossLessThanTwelveMonths"> |
| | <definition> This item represents the excess of [amortized] cost over fair value of securities that have been in a loss position for less than twelve months for those securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityCashPaid"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectPretax"> |
| | <definition> Accumulated change, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gains or losses. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationUnrecognizedCompensationCostsNonvestedAwardsWeightedAveragePeriodOfRecognition"> |
| | <definition> The weighted average period over which unrecognized share-based compensation costs are expected to be reported. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasis"> |
| | <definition> Fair value of Liabilities as of the balance sheet measured on a recurring basis. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsInStatementOfFinancialPositionFairValueTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DerivativeInstrumentsDesignatedAsFairValueHedgesGainLossNet"> |
| | <definition> The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm"> |
| | <definition> The weighted average period between the balance-sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfEquityInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_SubleaseIncome"> |
| | <definition> The total of future sub-lease income due. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearOne"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_UndistributedEarningsOfForeignSubsidiaries"> |
| | <definition> Cumulative amount of foreign subsidiaries earnings upon which U.S. income taxes have not been provided. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_PrepaidRevenueShareExpensesAndOtherAssetsCurrent"> |
| | <definition> Sum of the amounts paid in advance for revenue share and other arrangements that will be expensed and charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other assets include aggregate carrying amount of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ComponentsOfAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Components of accumulated other comprehensive income. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ValueOfSharesSoldToSelectedFinancialInstitutionsUnderTSOProgram"> |
| | <definition> Total value of shares underlying Transferable Stock Options (TSO) sold to selected financial institutions under the TSO program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossFromComponentsExcludedFromAssessmentOfFairValueHedgeEffectivenessNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AdditionalVestingPeriodUnderOptionExchangeProgram"> |
| | <definition> Additional vesting period (in months) added to the original vesting schedules for the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLifeMinimum"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_LandAndBuildingsGross"> |
| | <definition> Gross amount at the balance sheet date of land and buildings. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentUsefulLifeMinimum"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationAmortizableIntangibleAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOtherPrepaidExpenses"> |
| | <definition> The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects arising from other prepaid expenses. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesAfterFiveThroughTenYearsFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CapitalLossCarryforwards"> |
| | <definition> The sum of capital loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementInputsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchDevelopmentAndComputerSoftwarePolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_TaxWithholdingRelatedToVestingOfRestrictedStockUnits"> |
| | <definition> Tax withholding related to the vesting of restricted stock units during the period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ImpairmentOfMarketableAndNonMarketableSecuritiesPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of marketable and non-marketable securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedRevenueShare"> |
| | <definition> The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations incurred but not paid under the revenue share arrangements. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CashAndCashEquivalentsAndMarketableSecuritiesPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> A description of a company's cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities accounting policy. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ReallocationOfUndistributedEarningsAsAResultOfConversionOfShares"> |
| | <definition> Reallocation of undistributed earnings as a result of conversion of Class B to Class A shares. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedTerm"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesIssuedBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefitsCompensatedAbsences"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsIncreasesResultingFromCurrentPeriodTaxPositions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ForeignCurrencyExchangeGainLossNet"> |
| | <definition> The aggregate foreign currency gains/losses (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Includes foreign currency transaction gains and losses and other hedging gains and losses. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AcquisitionsNetofCashAcquiredAndPurchasesOfIntangibleandOtherAssets"> |
| | <definition> The cash outflow associated with the acquisitions of businesses, net of the cash acquired from the purchases, and purchases of intangible and other assets. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilityForUncertainTaxPositionsNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesReceivable"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncome"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_InterestRateResetIntervalsMinimum"> |
| | <definition> The lower range of the interest rate reset interval for the auction rate securities under the Dutch auction process. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AcquisitionsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Description of completed business combinations during the period including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdvertisingCostsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LegalCostsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLongTermInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesForeign"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_InvestmentsInReverseRepurchaseAgreements"> |
| | <definition> Cash inflow (outflow) associated with investments in reverse repurchase agreements. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesAmortizedCost"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidRevenueShareExpensesAndOtherAssets"> |
| | <definition> The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of prepaid revenue share, expenses and other operating assets. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherIncomeAndOtherExpenseDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfAcquiredFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasis"> |
| | <definition> Fair value of assets as of the balance sheet measured on a recurring basis. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DebtInstrumentMaturityYears"> |
| | <definition> Maturity period, in years, for the security promissory note issued. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"> |
| | <definition> The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units and restricted shares that are expected to vest after the reporting period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockPlansVestingPercentageAfterFirstYearOfService"> |
| | <definition> Vesting percentage under our Stock Plans after the first year of service. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableNumber"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_TaxBenefitFromStockBasedAwardActivity"> |
| | <definition> Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and restricted stock) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from non-qualified stock options, restricted stock units and restricted stock recognized on the income statement. Includes excess tax benefit realized. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AdjustmentPointsLackOfActiveMarket"> |
| | <definition> Maximum adjustment points applied to reflect a discount for the liquidity risk due to the lack of an active market. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationOtherAdjustments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesNumberOfIndividualInvestments"> |
| | <definition> Actual number of individual auction rate security investments. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesDeductions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_NetProceedsPaymentsRelatedToStockBasedAwardActivities"> |
| | <definition> The net cash inflow (outflow) associated with the tax withholding payments on behalf of employees upon the net settlement of their vested restricted stock units, and the cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ReconciliationOfUnitedStatesStatutoryFederalTaxRateTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Reconciliation of the US statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfShareBasedCompensationSharesAuthorizedUnderStockOptionPlansByExercisePriceRangeTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueByBalanceSheetGroupingTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableNumber"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ComponentsOfConsolidatedIncomeTaxesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Components of the provision for income taxes. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NotionalAmountOfForeignCurrencyDerivativeSaleContracts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyCashFlowHedgeGainLossToBeReclassifiedDuringNext12Months"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_NumberOfOptionsExchangedUnderOptionExchangeProgram"> |
| | <definition> Number of options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_GoodwillAdjustments"> |
| | <definition> The aggregate amount of adjustment to goodwill in the period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsExpectedToVestNumber"> |
| | <definition> The number of restricted stock units and restricted shares that are expected to vest after the reporting period. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsReductionsResultingFromLapseOfApplicableStatuteOfLimitations"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillExpectedTaxDeductibleAmount"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LeaseholdImprovementsGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeHigherRemainingMaturityRange"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFive"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedSharesAndRestrictedStockUnits"> |
| | <definition> The dilutive effect of unvested restricted shares and restricted stock units using the treasury stock method. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CashCollateralFromSecuritiesLending"> |
| | <definition> Cash collateral received from the securities lending program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConvertiblePreferredStockParStatedValuePerShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_OptionsExchangedUnderOptionExchangeProgramExercisePricePerShare"> |
| | <definition> Exercise price per share of the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_SecuritiesOwnedAndLoaned"> |
| | <definition> Securities that are owned and loaned to third parties as part of our securities lending program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_LettersOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> Unused letters of credit as of the balance sheet date. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableAndVestedWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on fully vested options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesGrossRealizedGains"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionEquityInterestIssuedOrIssuableNumberOfSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_BenefitPlan401kTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Disclosure of the deferred salary arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ValuationAllowanceAmount"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConvertiblePreferredStockNonredeemableOrRedeemableIssuerOptionValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableAndVestedNumber"> |
| | <definition> The number of shares into which fully vested and exercisable stock options outstanding as of the balance-sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_WarrantsHeldBySelectedFinancialInstitutionsUnderTSOProgramWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> Weighted-average exercise price for warrants held by selected financial institutions under our TSO program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_RevenueByGeographyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Disclosure of revenues by geographic locations. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsNoncashItemsToReconcileNetIncomeLossToCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CapitalLossCarryforwardExpirationDate"> |
| | <definition> The expiration date of each capital loss carryforward included in total capital loss carryforwards. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionEquityInterestIssuedOrIssuableValueAssigned"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationChangeInDeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DeferredTaxAssetsStateIncomeTaxes"> |
| | <definition> The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from state taxes. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ChangesInComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Changes in the components of other comprehensive income. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShortTermDebtWeightedAverageInterestRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesMaturityDateRangeEnd"> |
| | <definition> The upper range of the maturity date for the auction rate securities under the Dutch auction process. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockPlansVestingPercentageForRestrictedStockUnitsMinimum"> |
| | <definition> Minimum vesting percentage for the restricted stock units under our Stock Plan. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationUnrecognizedCompensationCostsOnNonvestedAwards"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesDomestic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationOptionsOutstandingExercisePriceRangeUpperRangeLimit"> |
| | <definition> Upper range limit of the exercise price of outstanding options. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ScheduleOfValuationAndQualifyingAccountsDisclosureTableTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_TotalModificationChargeForOptionsExchangedUnderOptionExchangeProgram"> |
| | <definition> Total modification charge that is being recognized over the vesting periods for the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasuredOnRecurringBasisInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_SharesSoldToSelectedFinancialInstitutionsAveragePremiumPerSharePriceUnderTSOProgram"> |
| | <definition> Average premium included in the per share price of shares underlying Transferable Stock Options (TSO) sold to selected financial institutions under the TSO program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DeferredTaxAssetsAcquiredNetOperatingLosses"> |
| | <definition> The tax effects as of the balance sheet date related to net operating losses from acquisitions. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodTotalIntrinsicValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ImpairmentOfInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresAndExpirationsInPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireMarketableSecurities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredStateAndLocalIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseShareBasedCompensationCost"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossReclassifiedFromAccumulatedOCIIntoIncomeEffectivePortionNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionCostOfAcquiredEntityPurchasePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_DeferredTaxAssetsDepreciationAndAmortization"> |
| | <definition> The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from depreciation and amortization costs. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesCommonStockSubjectToRepurchaseOrCancellation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentFederalTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_NumberOfClassesOfCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> Number of classes of common stock authorized by the Board of Directors. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesUnrealizedLoss"> |
| | <definition> Unrealized loss as of balance sheet date for auction rate securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FutureAmortizationExpenseYearFour"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedGainLossOnDerivativesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockIncludingAdditionalPaidInCapital"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AccruedRevenueShare"> |
| | <definition> Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current obligations incurred but not paid under the revenue share arrangements. Accrued revenue share is expected to be paid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsNetOfSubleaseRentalIncome"> |
| | <definition> The total contractually required future rental payments relating to non-cancelable operating leases, net of sublease rental income. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShortTermDebtMaturityDate"> |
| | <definition> Short Term Debt Maturity Date </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_OpenPurchaseOrders"> |
| | <definition> The amount of outstanding open purchase orders as of the balance sheet date. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShortTermDebtTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitAtFederalStatutoryIncomeTaxRate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefitsShareBasedCompensationCost"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AcquiredFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetWeightedAverageUsefulLife"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockPlansVestingPercentageForRestrictedStockUnitsMaximum"> |
| | <definition> Maximum vesting percentage for the restricted stock units under our Stock Plan. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesAtFairValue"> |
| | <definition> Fair value as of the balance sheet date of auction rate securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExpirationTerm"> |
| | <definition> Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Expiration Term </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ReceivableUnderReverseRepurchaseAgreements"> |
| | <definition> Cash collateral received in connection with securities lending agreements, which is invested in reverse repurchase agreements maturing longer than three months. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_CashCashEquivalentsInvestmentsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Disclosure of cash, cash equivalents and investments, including investments in debt securities, equity securities and the securities lending program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationDeferredIncomeTaxesAssetLiabilityNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_PrepaidRevenueShareExpensesAndOtherAssetsNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> Sum of the amounts paid in advance for revenue share and other arrangements that will be expensed and charged against earnings after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other assets include aggregate carrying amount of non-current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Non-current assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ClosingStockPrice"> |
| | <definition> Closing stock price as of the balance sheet date. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ConvertiblePreferredStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ConcentrationRiskRevenuesSingleCustomerPercentage"> |
| | <definition> The percentage of revenues generated from a single customer that is used as a threshold for disclosure. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostsAndExpenses"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesGrossRealizedLosses"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeEffectivePortionNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeAvailableForSaleSecuritiesTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNoteTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationStateAndLocalIncomeTaxes"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MarketableSecuritiesRealizedGainLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CurrentStateAndLocalTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_InformationTechnologyAssetsGross"> |
| | <definition> Gross amount at the balance sheet date of information technology assets. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_TradingSymbol"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_ExpirationDateOfOriginalLeasePeriodNoncancelableOperatingLeaseAgreementsLowerRange"> |
| | <definition> The lower range of expiration date (in years) for original lease period of non-cancelable operating lease agreements. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_LengthOfPostContractSupport"> |
| | <definition> Number of years that post-contract support is offered for Search Appliance products. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockBasedCompensationExpenseAssociatedWithResearchAndDevelopmentExpense"> |
| | <definition> Stock-based compensation expense included in research and development expense. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_AuctionRateSecuritiesMaturityDateRangeStart"> |
| | <definition> The lower range of the maturity date for the auction rate securities under the Dutch auction process. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ReceivablesPolicyTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockBasedCompensationExpenseAssociatedWithSalesAndMarketingExpense"> |
| | <definition> Stock-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expense. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_TotalDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in deferred tax assets and liabilities of continuing operations. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_SharesSoldToSelectedFinancialInstitutionsAveragePerSharePriceUnderTSOProgram"> |
| | <definition> Average per share price of shares underlying Transferable Stock Options (TSO) sold to selected financial institutions under the TSO program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_VestingPeriodForOptionsExchangedUnderOptionExchangeProgramUpperRange"> |
| | <definition> Upper range of the vesting periods (in years) for the options exchanged under the option exchange program. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationGoodwillAmount"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesWithinOneYearFairValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_PercentageOfTotalRevenuesInUS"> |
| | <definition> Percentage of revenues generated from customers in the United States. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_StockBasedCompensationExpenseAssociatedWithCostOfSales"> |
| | <definition> Stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="goog_SummaryOfCashCashEquivalentsAndMarketableSecuritiesTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Summary of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxReconciliationTaxCreditsResearch"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdvertisingRevenue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| </DefinitionAndReference> |