Clear Secure (YOU) 10-Q 6 Aug 24 2024 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

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Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Aug. 01, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-40568
Entity Registrant Name	CLEAR SECURE, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	86-2643981
Entity Address, Address Line One	85 10th Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	9th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town	New York
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	10011
City Area Code	646
Local Phone Number	723-1404
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share
Trading Symbol	YOU
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Central Index Key	0001856314
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”)
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		92,249,918
Class B Common Stock par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”)
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		907,234
Class C Common Stock par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class C Common Stock”)
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		20,292,253
Class D Common Stock par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class D Common Stock”)
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		25,796,690

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 39,108	$ 57,900
Marketable securities	1,124	665,197
Accounts receivable	630,510	526
Prepaid revenue share fee	22,591	24,402
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	20,433	22,009
Total current assets	713,766	770,034
Property and equipment, net	59,290	62,611
Right of use asset, net	112,655	115,874
Intangible assets, net	18,226	20,825
Goodwill	62,757	62,757
Restricted cash	3,597	4,501
Other assets	12,091	8,407
Total assets	982,382	1,045,009
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	8,857	11,781
Accrued liabilities	236,422	164,015
Deferred revenue	388,021	376,253
Total current liabilities	633,300	552,049
Other long term liabilities	120,818	123,736
Total liabilities	754,118	675,785
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(561)	2,050
Treasury stock at cost, 0 shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023	0	0
Accumulated deficit	(30,789)	(73,714)
Additional paid-in capital	184,885	304,992
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	153,536	233,329
Non-controlling interest	74,728	135,895
Total stockholders’ equity	228,264	369,224
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	982,382	1,045,009
Common Class A
Current liabilities:
Common stock	1	1
Common Class B
Current liabilities:
Common stock	0	0
Common Class C
Current liabilities:
Common stock	0	0
Common Class D
Current liabilities:
Common stock	$ 0	$ 0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Treasury stock (in shares)	0	0
Common Class A
Par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Shares issued (in shares)	92,216,698	91,786,941
Shares outstanding (in shares)	92,216,698	91,786,941
Common Class B
Par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Shares issued (in shares)	907,234	907,234
Shares outstanding (in shares)	907,234	907,234
Common Class C
Par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Shares issued (in shares)	24,292,253	32,234,914
Shares outstanding (in shares)	24,292,253	32,234,914
Common Class D
Par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Shares issued (in shares)	25,796,690	25,796,690
Shares outstanding (in shares)	25,796,690	25,796,690

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue	$ 186,745	$ 149,871	$ 365,794	$ 282,227
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue share fee	26,093	21,219	50,457	40,789
Cost of direct salaries and benefits	40,085	34,204	80,373	67,350
Research and development	17,411	22,310	37,515	44,254
Sales and marketing	11,007	10,788	22,629	20,297
General and administrative	55,371	56,144	108,261	114,222
Depreciation and amortization	6,441	4,989	12,533	10,156
Operating income (loss)	30,337	217	54,026	(14,841)
Other income (expense):
Interest income, net	8,247	7,394	18,172	13,786
Other income, net	416	634	855	908
Income (loss) before tax	39,000	8,245	73,053	(147)
Income tax expense	(409)	(211)	(2,374)	(92)
Net income (loss)	38,591	8,034	70,679	(239)
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	14,472	4,023	27,754	974
Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	24,119	4,011	42,925	(1,213)
Common Class A
Other income (expense):
Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 23,884	$ 3,971	$ 42,507	$ (1,201)
Net income (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock (Note 15)
Net income (loss) per common share, basic (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic (in shares)	91,984,045	89,569,933	91,907,842	89,318,481
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, diluted (in shares)	92,605,019	90,372,444	92,645,417	89,318,481
Common Class B
Other income (expense):
Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 236	$ 40	$ 419	$ (12)
Net income (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock (Note 15)
Net income (loss) per common share, basic (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic (in shares)	907,234	907,234	907,234	907,234
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, diluted (in shares)	907,234	907,234	907,234	907,234

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 38,591	$ 8,034	$ 70,679	$ (239)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation	0	0	0	8
Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value of marketable securities	(1,227)	(1,240)	(4,210)	348
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,227)	(1,240)	(4,210)	356
Comprehensive income (loss)	37,364	6,794	66,469	117
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	14,021	3,519	26,155	1,128
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 23,343	$ 3,275	$ 40,314	$ (1,011)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Class A	Common Class B	Common Class C	Common Class D	Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	Common Stock Common Class A	Common Stock Common Class B	Common Stock Common Class C	Common Stock Common Class D	Additional paid in capital	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Treasury Stock	Accumulated deficit	Non-controlling interest
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022							87,760,831	907,234	38,290,964	25,796,690
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 510,921					$ 291,065	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 394,390	$ (1,529)	$ 0	$ (101,797)	$ 219,856
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022													80,505
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(8,273)					(5,224)								(5,224)	(3,049)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,596					938						938			658
Equity-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures (in shares)							(3,079)						(3,079)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	16,408					10,151					10,151				6,257
Net share settlements of stock-based awards (in shares)							155,049						83,584
Net share settlements of stock-based awards	(2,408)					(946)					(946)				(1,462)
Warrant expense	623					366					366				257
Exercise of warrants (in shares)							534,655
Exercise of warrants	0					1,615					1,615				(1,615)
Tax distribution to members	(13,886)														(13,886)
Exchange of shares (in shares)							2,048,773		2,048,773
Exchange of shares	0					6,189					6,189				(6,189)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)							(281,838)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(6,469)					(7,380)					(7,380)				911
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023							90,214,391	907,234	36,242,191	25,796,690
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	498,512					296,774	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	404,385	(591)	$ 0	(107,021)	201,738
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023													0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022							87,760,831	907,234	38,290,964	25,796,690
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	510,921					291,065	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	394,390	(1,529)	$ 0	(101,797)	219,856
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022													80,505
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(239)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	356
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023							88,975,375	907,234	36,092,191	25,796,690
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	461,810					266,931	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	371,293	(1,327)	$ 0	(103,036)	194,879
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023													0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023							90,214,391	907,234	36,242,191	25,796,690
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023	498,512					296,774	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	404,385	(591)	$ 0	(107,021)	201,738
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023													0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	8,034					4,011								4,011	4,023
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,240)					(736)						(736)			(504)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	14,659					8,415					8,415				6,244
Net share settlements of stock-based awards (in shares)							144,341
Net share settlements of stock-based awards	(1,395)					(655)					(655)				(740)
Tax distribution to members	(43)					(26)								(26)	(17)
Exchange of shares (in shares)							150,000		150,000
Exchange of shares	0					165					165				(165)
Special dividend	(18,089)					(18,089)					(18,089)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)							(1,533,357)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(38,628)					(22,928)					(22,928)				(15,700)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023							88,975,375	907,234	36,092,191	25,796,690
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	461,810					266,931	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	371,293	(1,327)	$ 0	(103,036)	194,879
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023													0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023		91,786,941	907,234	32,234,914	25,796,690		91,786,941	907,234	32,234,914	25,796,690
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 369,224					233,329	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	304,992	2,050	$ 0	(73,714)	135,895
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023	0												0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ 32,088					18,806								18,806	13,282
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,983)					(1,835)						(1,835)			(1,148)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	10,869					6,684					6,684				4,185
Net share settlements of stock-based awards (in shares)							183,167
Net share settlements of stock-based awards	(2,110)					(1,298)					(1,298)				(812)
Distribution to members	(10,564)														(10,564)
Tax distribution to members	(4,558)														(4,558)
Exchange of shares (in shares)							1,625,803		1,625,803
Exchange of shares	0					3					3				(3)
Dividends	(8,481)					(8,481)					(8,481)
Special dividend	(28,828)					(28,828)					(28,828)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)							(4,416,759)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(85,382)					(52,514)					(52,514)				(32,868)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024							89,179,152	907,234	30,609,111	25,796,690
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024	269,275					165,866	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	220,558	215	$ 0	(54,908)	103,409
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024													0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023		91,786,941	907,234	32,234,914	25,796,690		91,786,941	907,234	32,234,914	25,796,690
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 369,224					233,329	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	304,992	2,050	$ 0	(73,714)	135,895
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023	0												0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ 70,679
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,210)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)		(7,983,612)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock		$ (150,000)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024		92,216,698	907,234	24,292,253	25,796,690		92,216,698	907,234	24,292,253	25,796,690
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024	$ 228,264					153,536	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	184,885	(561)	$ 0	(30,789)	74,728
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024	0												0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024							89,179,152	907,234	30,609,111	25,796,690
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 269,275					165,866	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	220,558	215	$ 0	(54,908)	103,409
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024													0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	38,591					24,119								24,119	14,472
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,227)					(776)						(776)			(451)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	10,471					6,624					6,624				3,847
Net share settlements of stock-based awards (in shares)							287,541
Net share settlements of stock-based awards	(2,504)					(685)					(685)				(1,819)
Distribution to members	(5,018)														(5,018)
Tax distribution to members	(7,367)														(7,367)
Exchange of shares (in shares)							6,316,858		6,316,858
Exchange of shares	0					19,763					19,763				(19,763)
Dividends	(9,339)					(9,339)					(9,339)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)							(3,566,853)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(64,618)					(52,036)					(52,036)				(12,582)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024		92,216,698	907,234	24,292,253	25,796,690		92,216,698	907,234	24,292,253	25,796,690
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024	$ 228,264					$ 153,536	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 184,885	$ (561)	$ 0	$ (30,789)	$ 74,728
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024	0												0

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 70,679	$ (239)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided from operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment	10,728	8,516
Amortization of intangible assets	1,805	1,640
Noncash lease expense	3,180	3,315
Impairment of assets	0	3,707
Equity-based compensation	20,895	30,937
Deferred income tax	28	12
Amortization of revolver loan costs	136	164
Premium amortization and (discount accretion), net on marketable securities	(4,489)	(7,489)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(598)	240
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(656)	(1,849)
Prepaid revenue share fee	1,811	(1,848)
Accounts payable	(2,624)	(2,663)
Accrued and other long term liabilities	85,030	64,196
Deferred revenue	11,768	37,177
Operating lease liabilities	(2,760)	(54)
Net cash provided by operating activities	194,933	135,762
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities	(356,079)	(411,650)
Sales of marketable securities	391,044	377,528
Purchase of strategic investment	(1,000)	(6,000)
Purchases of property and equipment	(7,216)	(17,790)
Purchases of intangible assets	(318)	(89)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26,431	(58,001)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Repurchase of Class A Common Stock	(150,000)	(45,097)
Payment of dividend	(17,820)	0
Payment of special dividend	(28,828)	(18,129)
Distributions to members	(15,582)	0
Tax distribution to members	(24,100)	(13,929)
Debt issuance costs	0	(396)
Payment of taxes on net settled stock-based awards	(4,614)	(3,803)
Other financing activities	(153)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(241,097)	(81,354)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(19,733)	(3,593)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	62,401	68,884
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash	37	51
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$ 42,705	$ 65,342

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 39,108	$ 57,248
Restricted cash	3,597	8,094
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ 42,705	$ 65,342

Description of Business and Rec

Description of Business and Recent Accounting Developments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Recent Accounting Developments	Description of Business and Recent Accounting Developments Description and Organization Clear Secure, Inc. (the “Company” and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CLEAR,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is a holding company and its principal asset is the controlling equity interest in Alclear Holdings, LLC (“Alclear”). In connection with the Company’s reorganization (the “Reorganization”) completed prior to the completion of its initial public offering (“IPO”), Alclear was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on January 21, 2010 and operates under the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement dated June 7, 2023 (the “Operating Agreement”). As the sole managing member of Alclear, the Company operates and controls all of the business and affairs of Alclear, and through Alclear and its subsidiaries, conducts the Company’s business. The Company operates a secure identity platform under the brand name CLEAR primarily in the United States. CLEAR's current offerings include: CLEAR Plus, a consumer aviation subscription service, which enables access to predictable and fast experiences through dedicated entry lanes in airport security checkpoints within our nationwide network of 58 airports (as of the date of this filing); TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provided by CLEAR at 46 airports (as of the date of this filing), which offers consumers increased choice in how and where to sign up for this popular trusted traveler program; CLEAR Verified, our B2B offering, which enables our partners to leverage our digital identity technology and reusable member network to facilitate secure and frictionless experiences digitally and physically via our software development kits and application programming interfaces; and our free flagship CLEAR app, which offers consumer products like Home-to-Gate and includes RESERVE Powered by CLEAR, our virtual queuing technology that enables customers to prebook a spot in airport security line so they don’t have to wait.

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars, which is the Company’s reporting currency. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted all applicable standards effective as of December 31, 2023, within these condensed consolidated financial statements. There was no material impact as a result. There are no newly issued standards since December 31, 2023 that are applicable to the Company.

Revenue

Revenue	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	Revenue The Company derives substantially all of its revenue from subscriptions to its consumer aviation service, CLEAR Plus. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, no individual airport accounted for more than 10% of membership revenue. Revenue by Geography For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, substantially all of the Company’s revenue was generated in the United States. Contract liabilities and assets The Company’s deferred revenue balance primarily relates to amounts received from customers for subscriptions paid in advance of the services being provided that will be earned within the next twelve months. The following table presents changes in the deferred revenue balance for the six months ended June 30, 2024. 2024 Balance as of January 1 $ 376,253 Deferral of revenue 373,923 Recognition of deferred revenue (362,155) Balance as of June 30 $ 388,021 The Company has obligations for refunds and other similar items of $3,214 as of June 30, 2024 recorded within accrued liabilities.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Curr

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following: June 30, December 31, Prepaid software licenses $ 9,464 $ 10,306 Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act retention credit — 1,002 Prepaid insurance costs 203 1,946 Other current assets 10,766 8,755 Total $ 20,433 $ 22,009 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is intended to provide economic relief resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic which includes, but is not limited to, employment related costs. As of March 31, 2024, the Company no longer expects to receive the remainder of the balance in the next twelve months. As such, the Company recorded a reclass of this balance to Other assets. Refer to Note 10

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company values its available-for-sale securities and certain liabilities based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs is used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below: Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in inactive markets or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs to the extent possible. In addition, the Company considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. The asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value, which are not considered Level 1 items. Corporate bonds – Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities, all of which have counterparts with high credit ratings, are traded. Commercial paper – Value is based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. Money market funds – Valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) of units of a collective fund. The NAV is used as a practical expedient to estimate fair value. This practical expedient is not used when it is determined to be probable that the fund will sell the investment for an amount different than the reported NAV. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. The contractual maturities of investments classified as marketable securities are as follows: June 30, December 31, Due within 1 year $ 452,260 $ 439,155 Due after 1 year through 2 years 178,250 226,042 Total marketable securities $ 630,510 $ 665,197 The following table represents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair market value of the Company’s marketable securities by significant investment category in addition to their fair value level at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Level Commercial paper $ 18,273 $ — $ (27) $ 18,246 2 U.S. Treasuries 247,766 12 (439) 247,339 1 Corporate bonds 280,383 104 (824) 279,663 2 Money market funds measured at NAV (a) 85,262 — — 85,262 N/A Total marketable securities $ 631,684 $ 116 $ (1,290) $ 630,510 As of December 31, 2023 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Level Commercial paper $ 42,903 $ 16 $ (24) $ 42,895 2 U.S. Treasuries 324,274 2,896 (257) 326,913 1 Corporate bonds 294,540 969 (564) 294,945 2 Money market funds measured at NAV (a) 444 — — 444 N/A Total marketable securities $ 662,161 $ 3,881 $ (845) $ 665,197 (a) Money market funds that were measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the line items presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Of the total marketable securities held at fair value as of June 30, 2024, $139,444 was in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. The Company had no continuous unrealized loss positions in relation to marketable securities as of June 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023 that were as a result of credit deterioration. For the periods presented the Company does not intend to nor will it be required to sell any securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases. For certain other financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, as well as other current liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate the fair value of such instruments due to the short maturity of these balances.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and Equipment, net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, net	Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following: Depreciation Period in Years June 30, December 31, Internally developed software 3 - 5 $ 65,888 $ 62,306 Acquired software 3 6,441 6,539 Equipment 5 35,247 33,624 Leasehold improvements 1 - 15 9,069 9,113 Furniture and fixtures 5 13,680 12,709 Construction in progress 9,825 8,672 Total property and equipment, cost 140,150 132,963 Less: accumulated depreciation (80,860) (70,352) Total property and equipment, net $ 59,290 $ 62,611 Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $5,560 and $4,171, respectively, and $10,728 and $8,516 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, $1,756 and $3,583, respectively, were capitalized in connection with internally developed software inclusive of $241 and $445 of equity-based compensation, respectively. Amortization expense on internally developed software was $3,254 and $2,401 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $6,416 and $4,152 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized impairment charges of none and $74, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized impairment charges of none and $2,201, respectively. Purchases of property and equipment with unpaid costs in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2024 were $450 and $115, respectively, and $147 and $120 as of June 30, 2023, respectively.

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Leases	Leases Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $3,740 and $3,758, respectively, and $7,472 and $4,840 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company entered into a sublease agreement whereby the Company continues to be a lessee under the original operating lease but will act as a sublessor. As a result, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded $1,506 of impairment to its right of use asset within general and administrative in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Sublease income is recorded within other income (expense), net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company had $444 and $444 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $888 and $679 sublease income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Intangible Assets, net

Intangible Assets, net	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, net	Intangible Assets, net See below for Intangible assets, net as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023: Weighted June 30, December 31, 2023 Patents 20.0 $ 2,518 $ 3,312 Acquired intangibles - technology 3.0 5,130 5,130 Acquired intangibles - customer relationships 10.8 18,370 18,370 Acquired intangibles - brand names 5.0 500 500 Indefinite lived intangible assets 310 310 Total intangible assets, cost 26,828 27,622 Less: accumulated amortization (8,602) (6,797) Intangible assets, net $ 18,226 $ 20,825 Amortization expense on intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $881 and $819, respectively and $1,805 and $1,640 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges on intangible assets, net for any periods presented.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted Cash	Restricted CashAs of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company maintained bank deposits of $3,597 and $4,501, respectively, which were primarily pledged as collateral for long-term letters of credit issued in favor of airports, in connection with the Company’s obligations under revenue share agreements.

Other Assets

Other Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets Other assets consist of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023: June 30, December 31, Security deposits $ 280 $ 273 Loan fees 132 198 Certificates of deposit 459 459 Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act retention credit 1,002 — Strategic investment 7,000 6,000 Other long-term assets 3,218 1,477 Total $ 12,091 $ 8,407 During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company made an incremental strategic investment in equity securities of a privately held company, which the Company previously invested in during three months ended March 31, 2023. As the investment does not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company elected the measurement alternative to record the investment at initial cost less impairments, if any, adjusted for observable changes in fair value for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Adjustments resulting from these fluctuations are recorded within other income (expense) on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Accrued Liabilities and Other L

Accrued Liabilities and Other Long Term Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities and Other Long Term Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities and Other Long Term Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023: June 30, December 31, Accrued compensation and benefits $ 13,362 $ 18,690 Accrued partnership liabilities 186,947 96,284 Lease liability 5,913 5,727 Other accrued liabilities 30,200 43,314 Total $ 236,422 $ 164,015 The Company has estimated accrued partnership liabilities related to a portion of merchant credit card benefits that it expects to settle in the second half of the current year. Other long term liabilities June 30, December 31, Deferred tax liability $ 1,739 $ 1,711 Lease liability 118,709 121,655 Other long term liabilities 370 370 Total $ 120,818 $ 123,736

Warrants

Warrants	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Warrants	Warrants In January 2023, the Company recognized $1,038 of the remaining expense related to the 534,655 fully vested United Airlines warrants. These warrants were exercised for Class A Common Stock in a cashless exercise with an intrinsic value of $16,136. The existing warrant agreement with United Airlines expired in the first quarter of 2023. The following warrants remained outstanding as of June 30, 2024: Number of Warrants Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Exercisable for Alclear Units 773,934 $ 0.01 0.21 All outstanding warrants are subject to certain performance-based vesting criteria which the Company evaluates at each reporting period to determine the likelihood of achievement. Based on the probability of vesting, the Company recorded none for both the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and none and $623 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively within general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Stockholder_s Equity

Stockholder’s Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholder's Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Common Stock The Company has and will issue shares of its common stock as a result of transactions in relation to warrant exercises, exchanges, and vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Treasury Stock Historically, the Company's treasury stock consisted of forfeited Restricted Stock Awards (“RSAs”) that were legally issued shares held by the Company, and recorded at par value, as well as any shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase program that are not retired by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”). As of June 30, 2024, all RSAs have been either vested or forfeited. The Company’s treasury stock can be utilized to settle equity-based compensation awards issued by the Company and is excluded from the calculation of the non-controlling interest ownership percentage. Share Repurchases During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased and retired 7,983,612 shares of its Class A Common Stock for $150,000 at an average price of $18.79. As of June 30, 2024, $75,424 remained available under the repurchase authorization. The Inflation Reduction Act created an excise tax of 1% on the fair market value of net stock repurchases made after December 31, 2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded an accrual of none related to this tax within its condensed consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 1 6 for further information regarding the Inflation Reduction Act. Special and Quarterly Dividends On August 2, 2023, the Company announced that its Board adopted a dividend policy (the "Dividend Policy") of paying a quarterly cash dividend to holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The amount of such quarterly dividends is subject to approval of the actual amount by the Board at the time of such dividend declaration. It is expected that the dividends will be funded by proportionate cash distributions by Alclear to all of its members as of the applicable record date, including holders of non-controlling interests in Alclear and the Company. The declaration of cash dividends in the future is subject to final determination each quarter by the Board based on a number of factors, including the Company’s results of operations, cash flows, financial position and capital requirements, as well as general business conditions, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and other factors the Board deems relevant at the time it determines to declare such dividends. On February 15, 2024, the Company announced that its Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on March 5, 2024 to holders of record of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of the close of business on February 26, 2024. The Company funded the dividend from proportionate cash distributions by Alclear to all of its members as of February 26, 2024, including holders of non-controlling interests in Alclear and the Company. On March 21, 2024, the Company announced the declaration of a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.32 per share payable on April 8, 2024 to holders of record of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of the close of business on April 1, 2024. The Company funded the payment of the special cash dividend with cash held by the Company following its receipt of a pro rata cash distribution made by Alclear to all of its members, including the Company, together with cash held by the Company following its receipt of tax distributions made by Alclear. On May 7, 2024, the Company announced that its Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on June 18, 2024 to holders of record of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of the close of business on June 10, 2024. The Company funded the dividend from proportionate cash distributions by Alclear to all of its members as of June 10, 2024, including holders of non-controlling interests in Alclear and the Company. To the extent the quarterly or special dividends exceed the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits, a portion of such dividends may be deemed a return of capital gain to the holders of our Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable. Non-Controlling Interest The non-controlling interest balance represents the economic interest in Alclear held by our co-founders, Caryn Seidman Becker and Kenneth Cornick (the “Co-Founders”), and members of Alclear. The following table summarizes the ownership of non-voting common units of Alclear (“Alclear Units”) as of June 30, 2024: Alclear Units Ownership Percentage Alclear Units held by Alclear post-reorganization members (other than the Co-Founders and Clear Secure, Inc.) 24,292,253 16.96 % Alclear Units held by the Co-Founders 25,796,690 18.01 % Total 50,088,943 34.97 % The non-controlling interest holders have the right to exchange Alclear Units, together with a corresponding number of shares of Class C Common Stock for Class A Common Stock or Class D Common Stock for Class B Common Stock. As such, exchanges by non-controlling interest holders will result in a change in ownership and reduce the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increase Class A Common Stock or B Common Stock and additional paid-in-capital for the Company. Upon the issuance of shares Class A Common Stock or B Common Stock, the Company issues a proportionate number of Alclear Units in conjunction with the terms of the Reorganization. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, certain non-controlling interest holders exchanged their Alclear Units and corresponding shares of Class C Common Stock for shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. As a result, the Company issued 7,942,661 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Incentive Plans

Incentive Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Incentive Plans	Incentive Plans 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan The Clear Secure, Inc 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) became effective on June 29, 2021 to provide grants of equity-based awards to the employees, consultants, and directors of the Company and its affiliates. The 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan authorized the issuance of up to 20,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock as of the date of the Reorganization. The 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan authorized the issuance of shares pursuant to the grant, settlement or exercise of RSUs, RSAs, stock options and other share-based awards. Beginning with the first business day of each calendar year beginning in 2022 through 2031, the number of shares available will increase in an amount up to 5% of the total number of common shares outstanding (assuming exchange and/or conversion of all classes of common shares into Class A Common Stock) as of the last day of the immediately preceding year or a lesser amount approved by the Board or its compensation committee, so long as the total share reserve available for future awards at the time is not more than 12% of common shares outstanding (assuming exchange and/or conversion of all classes of common shares into Class A Common Stock). For fiscal year 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Board approved no increase in the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which such increase would have been effective on the first business day of 2023. Restricted Stock Units RSUs are subject to both service-based and, in some cases, performance-based vesting conditions. RSUs will vest on a specified date, provided the applicable service (generally three years) and, if applicable, when certain performance conditions are probable of satisfaction. The RSUs with performance-based vesting conditions are subject to long-term revenue and cash-basis earnings performance hurdles. The Company determines the fair value of each RSU based on the grant date and records the expense over the vesting period or requisite service period on a straight-line basis and for performance-based vesting awards, whether they are probable or not. The following is a summary of activity related to the RSUs associated with compensation arrangements during the six months ended June 30, 2024: RSU’s Weighted- Unvested balance as of January 1, 2024 3,897,957 $ 24.85 Granted 1,590,725 18.19 Vested (702,938) 30.23 Forfeited (806,350) 23.24 Unvested balance as of June 30, 2024 3,979,394 $ 21.79 The following is a vesting schedule of the expected vesting period related to the unvested RSUs as of June 30, 2024: Unvested RSU’s Expected to vest within 1 year 1,391,812 Expected to vest between 1 to 2 years 1,500,612 Expected to vest between 2 to 3 years 1,086,970 Unvested balance as of June 30, 2024 3,979,394 Below is the compensation expense recognized related to the RSUs within the condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of direct salaries and benefits $ 154 $ 143 $ 280 $ 216 Research and development 2,411 5,443 5,964 10,393 Sales and marketing 255 132 488 31 General and administrative 4,375 2,010 8,139 6,622 Total $ 7,195 $ 7,728 $ 14,871 $ 17,262 As of June 30, 2024, estimated unrecognized expense for RSUs that are probable of vesting was $60,123 with such expense to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.19 years. Founder PSUs During June 2021, the Company established a long-term incentive compensation plan for the Co-Founders, which consists of performance restricted stock-unit awards (the “Founder PSUs”), that will be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock pursuant to the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, subject to the satisfaction of both service and market based vesting conditions. The grant date fair value for the Founder PSUs was determined by a Monte Carlo simulation and discounted by the risk-free rate on the grant date and an expected volatility of 45%. The Founder PSUs are estimated to vest over a five year period, based on the achievement of specified price hurdles of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The specified price hurdles of the Company’s Class A Common Stock will be measured on the volume-weighted average price per share for the trailing days during any 180 day period that ends within the applicable measurement period. In June 2021, the Company granted 4,208,617 Founder PSUs at a weighted average grant date fair value of $16.54. The Company records the expense related to these awards within general and administrative in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2024, estimated unrecognized expense for Founder PSUs was $4,076 with such expense to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.54 years. Below is a summary of total compensation expense recorded in relation to the Company’s incentive plans within the condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 RSAs $ — $ 3 $ — $ 10 RSUs 7,195 7,728 14,871 17,262 Founder PSUs 3,035 6,557 6,024 13,042 Total $ 10,230 $ 14,288 $ 20,895 $ 30,314 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of direct salaries and benefits $ 154 $ 143 $ 280 $ 216 Research and development 2,411 5,445 5,964 10,397 Sales and marketing 256 132 488 31 General and administrative 7,409 8,568 14,163 19,670 Total $ 10,230 $ 14,288 $ 20,895 $ 30,314

Net Income (Loss) per Common Sh

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share	Net Income (Loss) per Common Share Below is the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share: Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Class A Class B Class A Class B Basic: Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. $ 23,884 $ 236 $ 3,971 $ 40 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic 91,984,045 907,234 89,569,933 907,234 Net income per common share, basic: $ 0.26 $ 0.26 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Diluted: Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net income per common share, basic $ 23,884 $ 236 $ 3,971 $ 40 Add: reallocation of net income (loss) to Clear Secure, Inc. to reflect dilutive impact 31 (1) 12 — Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, diluted 23,915 234 3,983 40 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to calculate net income per common share, basic 91,984,045 907,234 89,569,933 907,234 Effect of dilutive shares 620,974 — 802,511 — Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, diluted 92,605,019 907,234 90,372,444 907,234 Net income per common share, diluted: $ 0.26 $ 0.26 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Class A Class B Class A Class B Basic: Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. $ 42,507 $ 419 $ (1,201) $ (12) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic 91,907,842 907,234 89,318,481 907,234 Net income (loss) per common share, basic: $ 0.46 $ 0.46 $ (0.01) $ (0.01) Diluted: Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, basic $ 42,507 $ 419 $ (1,201) $ (12) Add: reallocation of net income (loss) to Clear Secure, Inc. to reflect dilutive impact 218 (1) — — Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, diluted 42,725 418 (1,201) (12) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to calculate net income (loss) per common share, basic 91,907,842 907,234 89,318,481 907,234 Effect of dilutive shares 737,575 — — — Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, diluted 92,645,417 907,234 89,318,481 907,234 Net income (loss) per common share, diluted: $ 0.46 $ 0.46 $ (0.01) $ (0.01) After evaluating the potential dilutive effect under the if-converted method, the outstanding Alclear Units for the assumed exchange of non-controlling interests were determined to be anti-dilutive and thus were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. The following tables present potentially dilutive securities excluded from the computations of diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023: Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Class A Class B Exchangeable Alclear Units 24,292,253 25,796,690 RSU’s 749,301 — Total 25,041,554 25,796,690 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Class A Class B Exchangeable Alclear Units 36,092,191 25,796,690 RSA’s 13,856 — RSU’s 3,617,422 — Total 39,723,469 25,796,690 For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company has excluded 4,575,939 potentially dilutive shares from the tables above as they had performance conditions that were not achieved as of the end of the periods above.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes As a result of the IPO and Reorganization, the Company became the sole managing member of Alclear, which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, Alclear is generally not subject to U.S. federal and most state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by Alclear is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members, including us, on a pro rata basis. The Company is subject to federal income taxes in the U.S. and its territories, in addition to state and local income taxes with respect to our allocable share of any taxable income or loss of Alclear, as well as any stand-alone income or loss generated by the Company. The Company is also subject to income taxes in Israel, Argentina, and Mexico. The Company reported a tax expense of $409 on a pretax income of $39,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to a tax expense of $211 on a pretax income of $8,245 for the three months ended June 30, 2023. This resulted in an effective tax rate of 1.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to 2.6% percent for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company reported a tax expense of $2,374 on a pretax income of $73,053 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to a tax expense of $92 on a pretax loss of $147 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This resulted in an effective tax rate of 3.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to (62.6%) for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company's effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to the following: (1) the impact of Alclear being a partnership and allocating its taxable results to its non-controlling members, (2) movement in valuation allowance, and (3) the impact of U.S. federal and state taxes in excess of applicable tax attributes (e.g., net operating losses and general business tax credits). The Company paid $2,620 and $2,750, respectively, in estimated income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. The Company did not have significant unrecognized tax benefits and interest and penalties as of June 30, 2024. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and its territories, Israel, Argentina, and Mexico. The statute of limitations for adjustments to our historic tax obligations will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The tax years for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes open for examination are for the years ending December 31, 2018 and forward. The tax years for foreign jurisdictions open for examination are for the years ending December 31, 2019 and forward. Recent U.S. Tax Legislation On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act creates a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on profit of corporations whose average annual adjusted financial statement income for any consecutive three-tax-year period preceding the tax year exceeds $1 billion and is effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. This provision did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the Inflation Reduction Act creates an excise tax of 1% on the fair market value of net stock repurchases made after December 31, 2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 7,983,612 shares of its Class A Common Stock. However, the Company did not record an excise tax as of June 30, 2024 because stock issuances were in excess of repurchases. Tax Receivable Agreement As stated in Note 1, in connection with the IPO, the Company entered into the TRA, which generally provides for payment by the Company to the remaining members of Alclear of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax and franchise tax that Clear Secure, Inc. actually realizes or is deemed to realize as a result of (i) any increase in tax basis in Alclear’s assets resulting from (a) exchanges by Alclear members (or their transferees or other assignees) of Alclear Units (along with the corresponding shares of our Class C Common Stock or Class D Common Stock, as applicable) for shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable, and purchases of Alclear Units and corresponding shares of Class C Common Stock or Class D Common Stock, as the case may be, from the Alclear members (or their transferees or other assignees) or (b) payments under the TRA, and (ii) tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed arising as a result of payments made under the TRA. The Company will retain the benefit of the remaining 15% of these net cash savings. The TRA liability is calculated by determining the tax basis subject to TRA (“tax basis”) and applying a blended tax rate to the basis differences and calculating the iterative impact. The blended tax rate consists of the U.S. federal income tax rate and an assumed combined state and local income tax rate driven by the apportionment factors applicable to each state. Subsequent changes to the measurement of the TRA liability are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of other income (expense), net. The Company expects to obtain an increase in the share of the tax basis of its share of the assets of Alclear when Alclear Units are redeemed or exchanged by Alclear Members and other qualifying transactions. This increase in tax basis may have the effect of reducing the amounts that the Company would otherwise pay in the future to various tax authorities. The increase in tax basis may also decrease gains (or increase losses) on future dispositions of certain capital assets to the extent tax basis is allocated to those capital assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued 7,942,661 shares of Class A Common Stock to certain non-controlling interest holders who exchanged their Alclear Units. Refer to Note 14 for further details. These exchanges resulted in a tax basis increase subject to the provisions of the TRA. The recognition of the Company’s liability under the tax receivable agreement mirrors the recognition related to its deferred tax assets. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has not recognized the deferred tax asset for the step-up in tax basis, as the asset is not more-likely-than-not to be realized. Additionally, as of June 30, 2024, the Company has determined the TRA liability is not probable and therefore has not recorded a tax receivable liability that, if recorded, would be approximately $129,057. Tax Distributions The members of Alclear, including Clear Secure, Inc., incur U.S. federal, state and local income taxes on their share of any taxable income of Alclear. The Operating Agreement provides for pro rata cash distributions (“tax distributions”) to the holders of the Alclear Units in an amount generally calculated to provide each member of Alclear with sufficient cash to cover its tax liability in respect of the taxable income of Alclear allocable to them. In general, these tax distributions are computed based on Alclear’s estimated taxable income, multiplied by an assumed tax rate as set forth in the Operating Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Alclear paid tax distributions totaling $24,100 to holders of Alclear Units other than the Company, and recorded a liability of $11,925 to holders of Alclear Unit s other than other than the Company.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company records a liability when it believes that it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the currently available information, the Company does not believe that there are claims or legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on the business, or the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. Commitments other than leases The Company is subject to minimum spend commitments of $544 over the next one year under certain service arrangements. In conjunction with the Company’s revenue share agreements with the airports, certain agreements contain minimum annual contracted fees. These future minimum payments are as follows as of June 30, 2024: 2024 $ 14,454 2025 24,968 2026 12,268 2027 9,291 2028 8,062 Thereafter 1,230 Total $ 70,273

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had total payables to certain related parties of $2,877 and $3,508, respectively. In connection with certain related parties, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded $2,716 and $2,814, respectively, in cost of revenue share fee within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded expense of $5,952 and $5,664, respectively, within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 1 6 for information regarding the TRA liability. Refer to Note 1 2

Employee Benefit Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan	Employee Benefit Plan The Company has a 401(k) retirement, savings and investment plan (the “401(k) Plan”). Participants make contributions to the 401(k) Plan in varying amounts, up to the maximum limits allowable under the Internal Revenue Code. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded expense of $446 and $553, respectively, within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded expense of $1,348 and $1,395, respectively, within the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt In March 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement for a three-year $50,000 revolving credit facility, with a group of lenders. In April 2021, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement that increased the commitments under the revolving credit facility to $100,000, which extended the maturity date to March 31, 2024. The revolving credit facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility. In June 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement to transition from London Interbank Offered Rate to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") as our benchmark interest rate and to extend the maturity date to June 28, 2026. The line of credit has not been drawn against as of June 30, 2024. Prepaid loan fees related to this facility are capitalized and amortized over the remaining term of the credit agreement. The balance expected to be amortized within twelve months from the balance sheet date is presented within Prepaid and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, while the long term portion is presented within Other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred $396 of debt issuance costs in connection to Amendment No.2 to the Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the balance of these loan fees was $264 and $419, respectively. The Credit Agreement contains customary terms and conditions, including limitations on consolidations, mergers, indebtedness, and certain payments, as well as a financial covenant relating to leverage. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement generally will bear a floating interest rate per year and will also include interest based on the greater of the prime rate, SOFR, or New York Federal Reserve Bank (NYFRB) rate, plus an applicable margin for specific interest periods. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had a remaining borrowing capacity of $68,334, net of standby letters of credit, and had no outstanding debt obligations.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Quarterly Dividend On August 2, 2024, the Company announced that its Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on September 17, 2024 to holders of record of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of the close of business on September 10, 2024 (the “Record Date”). The Company will fund the dividend from proportionate cash distributions by Alclear to all of its members as of the Record Date, including holders of non-controlling interests in Alclear and the Company. To the extent the quarterly dividend exceeds the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits, a portion of such dividend may be deemed a return of capital gain to the holders of our Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable. Share Repurchases During the third quarter of 2024, Delta Air Lines exchanged 4,000,000 of their Alclear Units and corresponding shares of Class C Common Stock for shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, and the Company repurchased and retired the shares of Class A Common Stock. On August 5, 2024, the Company announced that its Board authorized a $100,000 increase to its existing Class A Common Stock share repurchase program, resulting in an aggregate remaining authorization of approximately $100,000, after giving effect to the repurchase from Delta Air Lines. Under the repurchase program, the Company may purchase shares of its Class A Common Stock on a discretionary basis from time to time through open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other means, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will be determined by management depending on a variety of factors, including stock price, trading volume, market conditions, and other general business considerations. The repurchase program has no expiration date and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 24,119	$ 4,011	$ 42,925	$ (1,213)

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Basis of Presentation and Sum_2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description and Organization	Description and Organization Clear Secure, Inc. (the “Company” and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CLEAR,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is a holding company and its principal asset is the controlling equity interest in Alclear Holdings, LLC (“Alclear”). In connection with the Company’s reorganization (the “Reorganization”) completed prior to the completion of its initial public offering (“IPO”), Alclear was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on January 21, 2010 and operates under the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement dated June 7, 2023 (the “Operating Agreement”). As the sole managing member of Alclear, the Company operates and controls all of the business and affairs of Alclear, and through Alclear and its subsidiaries, conducts the Company’s business. The Company operates a secure identity platform under the brand name CLEAR primarily in the United States. CLEAR's current offerings include: CLEAR Plus, a consumer aviation subscription service, which enables access to predictable and fast experiences through dedicated entry lanes in airport security checkpoints within our nationwide network of 58 airports (as of the date of this filing); TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provided by CLEAR at 46 airports (as of the date of this filing), which offers consumers increased choice in how and where to sign up for this popular trusted traveler program; CLEAR Verified, our B2B offering, which enables our partners to leverage our digital identity technology and reusable member network to facilitate secure and frictionless experiences digitally and physically via our software development kits and application programming interfaces; and our free flagship CLEAR app, which offers consumer products like Home-to-Gate and includes RESERVE Powered by CLEAR, our virtual queuing technology that enables customers to prebook a spot in airport security line so they don’t have to wait.
Basis of Accounting	These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars, which is the Company’s reporting currency.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted all applicable standards effective as of December 31, 2023, within these condensed consolidated financial statements. There was no material impact as a result. There are no newly issued standards since December 31, 2023 that are applicable to the Company.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company values its available-for-sale securities and certain liabilities based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs is used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below: Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in inactive markets or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs to the extent possible. In addition, the Company considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value. The asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value, which are not considered Level 1 items. Corporate bonds – Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities, all of which have counterparts with high credit ratings, are traded. Commercial paper – Value is based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. Money market funds – Valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) of units of a collective fund. The NAV is used as a practical expedient to estimate fair value. This practical expedient is not used when it is determined to be probable that the fund will sell the investment for an amount different than the reported NAV. The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Deferred Revenue	The following table presents changes in the deferred revenue balance for the six months ended June 30, 2024. 2024 Balance as of January 1 $ 376,253 Deferral of revenue 373,923 Recognition of deferred revenue (362,155) Balance as of June 30 $ 388,021

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu_2

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Asset	Prepaid expenses and other current assets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following: June 30, December 31, Prepaid software licenses $ 9,464 $ 10,306 Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act retention credit — 1,002 Prepaid insurance costs 203 1,946 Other current assets 10,766 8,755 Total $ 20,433 $ 22,009

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Investments	The contractual maturities of investments classified as marketable securities are as follows: June 30, December 31, Due within 1 year $ 452,260 $ 439,155 Due after 1 year through 2 years 178,250 226,042 Total marketable securities $ 630,510 $ 665,197
Schedule of Marketable Securities	The following table represents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair market value of the Company’s marketable securities by significant investment category in addition to their fair value level at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Level Commercial paper $ 18,273 $ — $ (27) $ 18,246 2 U.S. Treasuries 247,766 12 (439) 247,339 1 Corporate bonds 280,383 104 (824) 279,663 2 Money market funds measured at NAV (a) 85,262 — — 85,262 N/A Total marketable securities $ 631,684 $ 116 $ (1,290) $ 630,510 As of December 31, 2023 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Level Commercial paper $ 42,903 $ 16 $ (24) $ 42,895 2 U.S. Treasuries 324,274 2,896 (257) 326,913 1 Corporate bonds 294,540 969 (564) 294,945 2 Money market funds measured at NAV (a) 444 — — 444 N/A Total marketable securities $ 662,161 $ 3,881 $ (845) $ 665,197 (a) Money market funds that were measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the line items presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Property and Equipment, net (Ta

Property and Equipment, net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following: Depreciation Period in Years June 30, December 31, Internally developed software 3 - 5 $ 65,888 $ 62,306 Acquired software 3 6,441 6,539 Equipment 5 35,247 33,624 Leasehold improvements 1 - 15 9,069 9,113 Furniture and fixtures 5 13,680 12,709 Construction in progress 9,825 8,672 Total property and equipment, cost 140,150 132,963 Less: accumulated depreciation (80,860) (70,352) Total property and equipment, net $ 59,290 $ 62,611

Intangible Assets, net (Tables)

Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets	See below for Intangible assets, net as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023: Weighted June 30, December 31, 2023 Patents 20.0 $ 2,518 $ 3,312 Acquired intangibles - technology 3.0 5,130 5,130 Acquired intangibles - customer relationships 10.8 18,370 18,370 Acquired intangibles - brand names 5.0 500 500 Indefinite lived intangible assets 310 310 Total intangible assets, cost 26,828 27,622 Less: accumulated amortization (8,602) (6,797) Intangible assets, net $ 18,226 $ 20,825

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	Other assets consist of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023: June 30, December 31, Security deposits $ 280 $ 273 Loan fees 132 198 Certificates of deposit 459 459 Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act retention credit 1,002 — Strategic investment 7,000 6,000 Other long-term assets 3,218 1,477 Total $ 12,091 $ 8,407

Accrued Liabilities and Other_2

Accrued Liabilities and Other Long Term Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023: June 30, December 31, Accrued compensation and benefits $ 13,362 $ 18,690 Accrued partnership liabilities 186,947 96,284 Lease liability 5,913 5,727 Other accrued liabilities 30,200 43,314 Total $ 236,422 $ 164,015
Schedule of Other Long Term Liabilities	Other long term liabilities June 30, December 31, Deferred tax liability $ 1,739 $ 1,711 Lease liability 118,709 121,655 Other long term liabilities 370 370 Total $ 120,818 $ 123,736

Warrants (Tables)

Warrants (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Warrants Outstanding	The following warrants remained outstanding as of June 30, 2024: Number of Warrants Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Exercisable for Alclear Units 773,934 $ 0.01 0.21

Stockholder_s Equity (Tables)

Stockholder’s Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Noncontrolling Interest	The following table summarizes the ownership of non-voting common units of Alclear (“Alclear Units”) as of June 30, 2024: Alclear Units Ownership Percentage Alclear Units held by Alclear post-reorganization members (other than the Co-Founders and Clear Secure, Inc.) 24,292,253 16.96 % Alclear Units held by the Co-Founders 25,796,690 18.01 % Total 50,088,943 34.97 %

Incentive Plans (Tables)

Incentive Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Activity Related to the RSAs Associated With Compensation Arrangements	The following is a summary of activity related to the RSUs associated with compensation arrangements during the six months ended June 30, 2024: RSU’s Weighted- Unvested balance as of January 1, 2024 3,897,957 $ 24.85 Granted 1,590,725 18.19 Vested (702,938) 30.23 Forfeited (806,350) 23.24 Unvested balance as of June 30, 2024 3,979,394 $ 21.79
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Expected Vesting Period	The following is a vesting schedule of the expected vesting period related to the unvested RSUs as of June 30, 2024: Unvested RSU’s Expected to vest within 1 year 1,391,812 Expected to vest between 1 to 2 years 1,500,612 Expected to vest between 2 to 3 years 1,086,970 Unvested balance as of June 30, 2024 3,979,394
Schedule of Compensation Expense Related to the RSAs	Below is the compensation expense recognized related to the RSUs within the condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of direct salaries and benefits $ 154 $ 143 $ 280 $ 216 Research and development 2,411 5,443 5,964 10,393 Sales and marketing 255 132 488 31 General and administrative 4,375 2,010 8,139 6,622 Total $ 7,195 $ 7,728 $ 14,871 $ 17,262 Below is a summary of total compensation expense recorded in relation to the Company’s incentive plans within the condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 RSAs $ — $ 3 $ — $ 10 RSUs 7,195 7,728 14,871 17,262 Founder PSUs 3,035 6,557 6,024 13,042 Total $ 10,230 $ 14,288 $ 20,895 $ 30,314 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of direct salaries and benefits $ 154 $ 143 $ 280 $ 216 Research and development 2,411 5,445 5,964 10,397 Sales and marketing 256 132 488 31 General and administrative 7,409 8,568 14,163 19,670 Total $ 10,230 $ 14,288 $ 20,895 $ 30,314

Net Income (Loss) per Common _2

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	Below is the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share: Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Class A Class B Class A Class B Basic: Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. $ 23,884 $ 236 $ 3,971 $ 40 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic 91,984,045 907,234 89,569,933 907,234 Net income per common share, basic: $ 0.26 $ 0.26 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Diluted: Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net income per common share, basic $ 23,884 $ 236 $ 3,971 $ 40 Add: reallocation of net income (loss) to Clear Secure, Inc. to reflect dilutive impact 31 (1) 12 — Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, diluted 23,915 234 3,983 40 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to calculate net income per common share, basic 91,984,045 907,234 89,569,933 907,234 Effect of dilutive shares 620,974 — 802,511 — Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, diluted 92,605,019 907,234 90,372,444 907,234 Net income per common share, diluted: $ 0.26 $ 0.26 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Class A Class B Class A Class B Basic: Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. $ 42,507 $ 419 $ (1,201) $ (12) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic 91,907,842 907,234 89,318,481 907,234 Net income (loss) per common share, basic: $ 0.46 $ 0.46 $ (0.01) $ (0.01) Diluted: Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, basic $ 42,507 $ 419 $ (1,201) $ (12) Add: reallocation of net income (loss) to Clear Secure, Inc. to reflect dilutive impact 218 (1) — — Net income (loss) attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, diluted 42,725 418 (1,201) (12) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to calculate net income (loss) per common share, basic 91,907,842 907,234 89,318,481 907,234 Effect of dilutive shares 737,575 — — — Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, diluted 92,645,417 907,234 89,318,481 907,234 Net income (loss) per common share, diluted: $ 0.46 $ 0.46 $ (0.01) $ (0.01)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	The following tables present potentially dilutive securities excluded from the computations of diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023: Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Class A Class B Exchangeable Alclear Units 24,292,253 25,796,690 RSU’s 749,301 — Total 25,041,554 25,796,690 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Class A Class B Exchangeable Alclear Units 36,092,191 25,796,690 RSA’s 13,856 — RSU’s 3,617,422 — Total 39,723,469 25,796,690

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Payments	These future minimum payments are as follows as of June 30, 2024: 2024 $ 14,454 2025 24,968 2026 12,268 2027 9,291 2028 8,062 Thereafter 1,230 Total $ 70,273

Description of Business and R_2

Description of Business and Recent Accounting Developments (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 airport
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of airports	58
Number of airports with TSA precheck enrollment provided by clear	46

Revenue - Schedule of Changes i

Revenue - Schedule of Changes in Deferred Revenue (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 376,253
Deferral of revenue	373,923
Recognition of deferred revenue	(362,155)
Ending balance	$ 388,021

Revenue - Narrative (Details)

Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Refund liability	$ 3,214
Revenue recognized included in opening balance	$ 273,062	$ 199,740

Prepaid Expenses and Other Cu_3

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets - Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid software licenses	$ 9,464	$ 10,306
Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act retention credit	0	1,002
Prepaid insurance costs	203	1,946
Other current assets	10,766	8,755
Total	$ 20,433	$ 22,009

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Due within 1 year	$ 452,260	$ 439,155
Due after 1 year through 2 years	178,250	226,042
Total marketable securities	$ 630,510	$ 665,197

Fair Value Measurements - Sch_2

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 630,510	$ 665,197
Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	631,684	662,161
Gross Unrealized Gains	116	3,881
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,290)	(845)
Fair Value	630,510	665,197
Recurring | Level 2 | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	18,273	42,903
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	16
Gross Unrealized Losses	(27)	(24)
Fair Value	18,246	42,895
Recurring | Level 2 | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	280,383	294,540
Gross Unrealized Gains	104	969
Gross Unrealized Losses	(824)	(564)
Fair Value	279,663	294,945
Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. Treasuries
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	247,766	324,274
Gross Unrealized Gains	12	2,896
Gross Unrealized Losses	(439)	(257)
Fair Value	247,339	326,913
Recurring | Net Asset Value (NAV) | Money market funds measured at NAV
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	85,262	444
Fair Value	$ 85,262	$ 444

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) investment	Dec. 31, 2023 investment
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Continuous unrealized loss for 12 months or longer value. | $	$ 139,444
Continuous unrealized loss position from marketable securities | investment	0	0

Property and Equipment, net - S

Property and Equipment, net - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 140,150	$ 132,963
Less: accumulated depreciation	(80,860)	(70,352)
Total property and equipment, net	59,290	62,611
Internally developed software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 65,888	62,306
Internally developed software | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	3 years
Internally developed software | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	5 years
Acquired software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	3 years
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 6,441	6,539
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	5 years
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 35,247	33,624
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 9,069	9,113
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	1 year
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	15 years
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation Period in Years	5 years
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 13,680	12,709
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, cost	$ 9,825	$ 8,672

Property and Equipment, net - N

Property and Equipment, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation of property and equipment	$ 5,560	$ 4,171	$ 10,728	$ 8,516
Capitalized costs associated with internally developed software	1,756		3,583
Capitalized equity-based compensation	241		445
Amortization expense	3,254	2,401	6,416	4,152
Impairment of assets	0	74	0	2,201
Purchase of fixed assets with accounts payable	450	147	450	147
Purchase of fixed assets with accrued liabilities	$ 115	$ 120	$ 115	$ 120

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities	$ 3,740	$ 3,758	$ 7,472	$ 4,840
Impairment on ROU asset				1,506
Sublease income	$ 444	$ 444	$ 888	$ 679

Intangible Assets, net - Schedu

Intangible Assets, net - Schedule of Intangible Assets, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Indefinite lived intangible assets	$ 310	$ 310
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Total intangible assets, cost	26,828	27,622
Less: accumulated amortization	(8,602)	(6,797)
Intangible assets, net	$ 18,226	20,825
Patents
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life in Years	20 years
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 2,518	3,312
Acquired intangibles - technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life in Years	3 years
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 5,130	5,130
Acquired intangibles - customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life in Years	10 years 9 months 18 days
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 18,370	18,370
Acquired intangibles - brand names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life in Years	5 years
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 500	$ 500

Intangible Assets, net - Narrat

Intangible Assets, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 881,000	$ 819,000	$ 1,805,000	$ 1,640,000
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Restricted Cash (Details)

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 3,597	$ 4,501
Bank Time Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 3,597	$ 4,501

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Security deposits	$ 280	$ 273
Loan fees	132	198
Certificates of deposit	459	459
Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act retention credit	1,002	0
Strategic investment	7,000	6,000
Other long-term assets	3,218	1,477
Total	$ 12,091	$ 8,407

Accrued Liabilities and Other_3

Accrued Liabilities and Other Long Term Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities / Other Long Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 13,362	$ 18,690
Accrued partnership liabilities	186,947	96,284
Lease liability	5,913	5,727
Other accrued liabilities	30,200	43,314
Total	$ 236,422	$ 164,015
Other Long Term Liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Total	Total
Deferred tax liability	$ 1,739	$ 1,711
Lease liability	118,709	121,655
Other long term liabilities	370	370
Total	$ 120,818	$ 123,736

Warrants - Narrative (Details)

Warrants - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrants, aggregate intrinsic value, vested	$ 16,136
Expenses related to warrants		$ 10,230	$ 14,288	$ 20,895	$ 30,314
Warrant | Exercisable for Alclear Units
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Expenses related to warrants		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 623
Warrant
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Unrecognized expense	$ 1,038
Warrants, exercises in period (in shares)	534,655

Warrants - Schedule of Warrants

Warrants - Schedule of Warrants Outstanding (Details) - Exercisable for Alclear Units	Jun. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Number of warrants (in shares) | shares	773,934
Weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.01
Weighted average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	2 months 15 days

Stockholder_s Equity - Narrativ

Stockholder’s Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)				3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	May 07, 2024	Mar. 21, 2024	Feb. 15, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase and retirement of equity				$ 64,618,000	$ 85,382,000	$ 38,628,000	$ 6,469,000
Stock repurchased, value								$ 0
Common stock, dividends (in USD per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.32	$ 0.09
Non-controlling interest
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase and retirement of equity				$ 12,582,000	$ 32,868,000	$ 15,700,000	$ (911,000)
Alclear Holdings LLC | Non-controlling interest
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				34.97%				34.97%	38.51%
Common Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Repurchased and retirement of equity (in shares)								7,983,612
Repurchase and retirement of equity								$ 150,000,000
Average price paid per share (in USD per share)								$ 18.79
Remaining authorized repurchase amount				$ 75,424,000				$ 75,424,000
Common Class A | Non-controlling Interest Exchange
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock issued during period (in shares)								7,942,661

Stockholder_s Equity -Schedule

Stockholder’s Equity -Schedule of Non-controlling Interest (Details) - Non-controlling interest - Alclear Holdings LLC - shares	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Alclear units (in shares)	50,088,943
Ownership Percentage	34.97%	38.51%
Alclear Units held by Alclear post-reorganization members (other than the Co-Founders and Clear Secure, Inc.)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Alclear units (in shares)	24,292,253
Ownership Percentage	16.96%
Alclear Units held by the Co-Founders
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Alclear units (in shares)	25,796,690
Ownership Percentage	18.01%

Incentive Plans - Narrative (De

Incentive Plans - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2021 shares	Jun. 30, 2021 $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award requisite service period (in years)			3 years
Unrecognized expense | $			$ 60,123
Period for recognition (in years)			2 years 2 months 8 days
Granted (in shares)			1,590,725
Granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares			$ 18.19
Founder PSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized expense | $			$ 4,076
Award vesting period (in years)		5 years
Period for recognition (in years)			6 months 14 days
Expected volatility rate		45%
Price volatility measurement period (in days)		180 days
Granted (in shares)		4,208,617
Granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares		$ 16.54
2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000
Percent increase in authorized shares	0.05
Maximum percentage of outstanding stock	12%

Incentive Plans - Schedule of S

Incentive Plans - Schedule of Share-based Payment Arrangements (Details) - RSUs - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Number of shares
Unvested balance, beginning of period (in shares)	3,897,957
Granted (in shares)	1,590,725
Vested (in shares)	(702,938)
Forfeited (in shares)	(806,350)
Unvested balance, end of period (in shares)	3,979,394
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested balance, beginning of period (in USD per share)	$ 21.79	$ 24.85
Granted (in USD per share)	18.19
Vested (in USD per share)	30.23
Forfeited (in USD per share)	23.24
Unvested balance, end of period (in USD per share)	$ 21.79

Incentive Plans - Schedule of t

Incentive Plans - Schedule of the Expected Vesting Period (Details) - RSU’s - shares	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, number (in shares)	3,979,394	3,897,957
Expected to vest within 1 year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, number (in shares)	1,391,812
Expected to vest between 1 to 2 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, number (in shares)	1,500,612
Expected to vest between 2 to 3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, number (in shares)	1,086,970

Incentive Plans - Schedule of C

Incentive Plans - Schedule of Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 10,230	$ 14,288	$ 20,895	$ 30,314
Cost of direct salaries and benefits
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	154	143	280	216
Research and development
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	256	5,445	488	10,397
Sales and marketing
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	7,409	132	14,163	31
General and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	2,411	8,568	5,964	19,670
RSAs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	0	3	0	10
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	7,195	7,728	14,871	17,262
RSUs | Cost of direct salaries and benefits
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	154	143	280	216
RSUs | Research and development
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	2,411	5,443	5,964	10,393
RSUs | Sales and marketing
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	255	132	488	31
RSUs | General and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	4,375	2,010	8,139	6,622
Founder PSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 3,035	$ 6,557	$ 6,024	$ 13,042

Net Income (Loss) per Common _3

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Basic:
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 24,119	$ 4,011	$ 42,925	$ (1,213)
Common Class A
Basic:
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 23,884	$ 3,971	$ 42,507	$ (1,201)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	91,984,045	89,569,933	91,907,842	89,318,481
Net income (loss) per common share, basic (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Diluted:
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net income per common share, basic	$ 23,884	$ 3,971	$ 42,507	$ (1,201)
Add: reallocation of net income (loss) to Clear Secure, Inc. to reflect dilutive impact	31	12	218	0
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, diluted	$ 23,915	$ 3,983	$ 42,725	$ (1,201)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic (in shares)	91,984,045	89,569,933	91,907,842	89,318,481
Effect of dilutive shares (in shares)	620,974	802,511	737,575	0
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	92,605,019	90,372,444	92,645,417	89,318,481
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Common Class B
Basic:
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc.	$ 236	$ 40	$ 419	$ (12)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	907,234	907,234	907,234	907,234
Net income (loss) per common share, basic (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)
Diluted:
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net income per common share, basic	$ 236	$ 40	$ 419	$ (12)
Add: reallocation of net income (loss) to Clear Secure, Inc. to reflect dilutive impact	(1)	0	(1)	0
Net income attributable to Clear Secure, Inc. used to calculate net loss per common share, diluted	$ 234	$ 40	$ 418	$ (12)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic (in shares)	907,234	907,234	907,234	907,234
Effect of dilutive shares (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	907,234	907,234	907,234	907,234
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted (in USD per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.04	$ 0.46	$ (0.01)

Net Income (Loss) per Common _4

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)	4,575,939	4,575,939
Common Class A
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)	25,041,554		39,723,469
Common Class A | Exchangeable Alclear Units
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)	24,292,253		36,092,191
Common Class A | RSA’s
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)			13,856
Common Class A | RSU’s
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)	749,301		3,617,422
Common Class B
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)		25,796,690	25,796,690
Common Class B | Exchangeable Alclear Units
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)		25,796,690	25,796,690
Common Class B | RSA’s
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)			0
Common Class B | RSU’s
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Dilutive shares (in shares)		0	0

Net Income (Loss) per Common _5

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Narrative (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive shares (in shares)	4,575,939	4,575,939

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 409		$ 211		$ 2,374	$ 92
Pretax income (loss)	$ 39,000		$ 8,245		$ 73,053	$ (147)
Effective income tax rate	1%		2.60%		3.20%	(62.60%)
Income taxes paid	$ 2,620				$ 2,750
Uncertain tax positions	0				$ 0
Percent of savings for holders					0.85
Percent of savings for the company					0.15
Tax receivable liabilities	129,057				$ 129,057
Tax distribution to members					24,100	$ 13,929
Alclear Holdings LLC
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax distribution liability	$ 11,925				$ 11,925
Common Class A
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Repurchased and retirement of equity (in shares)					7,983,612
Common Class A | Common Stock
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Repurchased and retirement of equity (in shares)	3,566,853	4,416,759	1,533,357	281,838

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term purchase commitment, amount			$ 544
Long-term purchase commitment, period			1 year
Marketing expense	$ 1,167	$ 1,391	$ 2,416	$ 2,660
Sales and marketing
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term purchase commitment, amount			$ 6,769

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Minimum Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2024	$ 14,454
2025	24,968
2026	12,268
2027	9,291
2028	8,062
Thereafter	1,230
Total	$ 70,273

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of revenue share fee	$ 26,093	$ 21,219	$ 50,457	$ 40,789
Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable	2,877		2,877		$ 3,508
Cost of revenue share fee	$ 2,716	$ 2,814	$ 5,952	$ 5,664

Related Party Transactions - Na

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of revenue share fee	$ 26,093	$ 21,219	$ 50,457	$ 40,789
Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable	2,877		2,877		$ 3,508
Cost of revenue share fee	$ 2,716	$ 2,814	$ 5,952	$ 5,664

Employee Benefit Plan (Details)

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Discretionary contribution amount	$ 446	$ 553	$ 1,348	$ 1,395

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, gross		$ 396,000
Prepaid loan fees		264,000	$ 419,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		68,334,000
Revolving credit facility | Credit Agreement April 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit		0
Revolving credit facility | Line of credit | Credit Agreement March 30, 2020
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument term (in years)	3 years
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000
Long-term line of credit		$ 0
Revolving credit facility | Line of credit | Credit Agreement April 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 100,000

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)					3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2024	May 07, 2024	Mar. 21, 2024	Feb. 15, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Aug. 05, 2024
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends (in USD per share)		$ 0.10	$ 0.32	$ 0.09
Subsequent Event | Forecast
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repurchased and retirement of equity (in shares)					4,000,000
Common Class A
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repurchased and retirement of equity (in shares)						7,983,612
Remaining authorized repurchase amount						$ 75,424,000
Common Class A | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends (in USD per share)	$ 0.10
Stock repurchase program increase authorized amount increase							$ 100,000,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount							$ 100,000
Common Class B | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends (in USD per share)	$ 0.10