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Document and Entity Information
Jun. 18, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001770069
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jun. 18, 2026
Entity Registrant Name MapLight Therapeutics, Inc.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-42914
Entity Tax Identification Number 83-2163243
Entity Address, Address Line One 800 Chesapeake Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Redwood City
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94063
City Area Code (617)
Local Phone Number 984-6300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Voting Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
Trading Symbol MPLT
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Entity Ex Transition Period false