| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 07, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SolarWinds Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001739942 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 07, 2025 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38711 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-0753267 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7171 Southwest Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building 400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78735 |
| City Area Code | (512) |
| Local Phone Number | 682-9300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SWI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
