Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 24, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001822250 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 24, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ContextLogic Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39775 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-2930953 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Sansome Street 33rd Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Francisco |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94104 |
| City Area Code | (415) |
| Local Phone Number | 432-7323 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WISH |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Description | This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to update the Current Report on Form 8-K of ContextLogic Inc. (the “Company”) filed on June 30, 2021. The sole purpose of this amendment is to disclose the determination by the compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company (the “Compensation Committee”) to increase the base salary of Jennifer Oliver in connection with her appointment as Interim Co-Chief Financial Officer, which appointment was effective on July 23, 2021. |