| Cover Page Document | Nov. 18, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001549346 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 18, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35669 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 80-0812659 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 350 Fifth Avenue, 21st Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10118 |
| City Area Code | 646 |
| Local Phone Number | 710-3417 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | SSTK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Shutterstock, Inc. |
