v3.19.3
Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Oct. 25, 2019
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name EXTREME NETWORKS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001078271  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-30  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Trading Symbol EXTR  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   121,566,817
Entity File Number 000-25711  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 77-0430270  
Entity Address, Address Line One 6480 Via Del Oro  
Entity Address, City or Town San Jose  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95119  
City Area Code 408  
Local Phone Number 579-2800  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes