| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 00000062 - Disclosure - OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS (Details) (http://yelp.com/role/OtherNon-currentAssetsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001345016 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Cost-method investments | ||
Other | ||
Total | 10,992,000 | 3,701,000 |