| Document And Entity Information | Sep. 13, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 13, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001109116 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 001-15997 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4783236 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2425 Olympic Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 6000 West |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Santa Monica |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90404 |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 447-3870 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | EVC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
