| Cover Page Cover Page | Nov. 20, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001500435 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | GPRO |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOPRO, INC. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3025 Clearview Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Mateo |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94402 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36514 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0629474 |
| City Area Code | (650) |
| Local Phone Number | 332-7600 |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 20, 2020 |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
