| Cover | Aug. 10, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Inuvo, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000829323 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 10, 2023 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NV |
| Entity File Number | 001-32442 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-0450450 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 500 President Clinton Ave. |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Ste. 300 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Little Rock |
| Entity Address State Or Province | AR |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 72201 |
| City Area Code | 501 |
| Local Phone Number | 205-8508 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
