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Document and Entity Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name SHOPIFY INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001594805
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Document Type 40-F
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Amendment Flag false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Class A Subordinate Voting  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 98,081,889
Class B Multiple Voting  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 12,310,800