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Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Apr. 01, 2013
Numerator: |  |  |  |  |
Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | $ (522) | $ (3,450) | $ (1,636) | $ (18,347) |
Denominator: |  |  |  |  |
Weighted average common stock, basic and diluted (in shares) | 42,377 | 40,336 | 41,890 | 39,468 |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders: |  |  |  |  |
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.09) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.46) |
Stock repurchase program |  |  |  |  |
Remaining approved amount for repurchases | $ 5,180 |  | $ 5,180 |  |
Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Stock repurchase program |  |  |  |  |
Amount of common stock approved by the entity for a stock repurchase program |  |  |  |  | $ 10,000

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