| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 05, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 05, 2023 |
| Registrant Name | GOLDMAN SACHS ETF TRUST |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 811-23013 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-3198003 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 West Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10282 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 902-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta ® Paris-Aligned Climate U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF |
| Trading Symbol | GPAL |
| Security Exchange Name | CboeBZX |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001479026 |
