Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Mar. 02, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name MAXPOINT INTERACTIVE, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001611231    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,256,950  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Public Float     $ 65.1