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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
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Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 10-Q
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Entity Registrant Name SOHU COM INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001104188
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 38,732,891
Trading Symbol SOHU