Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 03, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 03, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EDGIO, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33508 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1677033 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 11811 N. Tatum Blvd |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Suite 3031 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Phoenix |
| Entity Address State Or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 85028 |
| City Area Code | 602 |
| Local Phone Number | 850-5000 |
| Entity Information Former Legal Or Registered Name | Limelight Networks, Inc. |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | EGIO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001391127 |
| Amendment Flag | false |