| Document and Entity Information Document | Oct. 05, 2023 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 05, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Elastic N.V. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001707753 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-38675 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | P7 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares, €0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ESTC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
