v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Nationwide Mutual Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0001048702
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
C000161356  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Strategic Income Fund
Class Name Class A: NWXEX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$45
0.90%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
AssetsNet $ 2,083,534,137
Holdings Count | Holding 737
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 57.57%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$2,083,534,137
Number of Portfolio Holdings
737
Portfolio Turnover Rate
57.57%
C000161358  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Strategic Income Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWXGX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$25
0.49%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49%
AssetsNet $ 2,083,534,137
Holdings Count | Holding 737
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 57.57%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$2,083,534,137
Number of Portfolio Holdings
737
Portfolio Turnover Rate
57.57%
C000161359  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Strategic Income Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXHX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Strategic Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$31
0.61%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 2,083,534,137
Holdings Count | Holding 737
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 57.57%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$2,083,534,137
Number of Portfolio Holdings
737
Portfolio Turnover Rate
57.57%
C000127572  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class A: NWHDX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Cognitive Value Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$59
1.08%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08%
AssetsNet $ 124,081,043
Holdings Count | Holding 307
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 192.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$124,081,043
Number of Portfolio Holdings
307
Portfolio Turnover Rate
192.40%
C000127574  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class M: NWHFX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Cognitive Value Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class M
$43
0.79%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79%
AssetsNet $ 124,081,043
Holdings Count | Holding 307
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 192.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$124,081,043
Number of Portfolio Holdings
307
Portfolio Turnover Rate
192.40%
C000127575  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWHGX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Cognitive Value Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$43
0.78%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78%
AssetsNet $ 124,081,043
Holdings Count | Holding 307
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 192.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$124,081,043
Number of Portfolio Holdings
307
Portfolio Turnover Rate
192.40%
C000127576  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWHHX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Small Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Cognitive Value Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$45
0.82%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
AssetsNet $ 124,081,043
Holdings Count | Holding 307
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 192.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$124,081,043
Number of Portfolio Holdings
307
Portfolio Turnover Rate
192.40%
C000127611  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund
Class Name Class A: NWHJX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$55
1.04%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.04%
AssetsNet $ 289,525,665
Holdings Count | Holding 186
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.71%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$289,525,665
Number of Portfolio Holdings
186
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14.71%
C000127613  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund
Class Name Class M: NWHLX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class M
$39
0.74%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
AssetsNet $ 289,525,665
Holdings Count | Holding 186
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.71%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$289,525,665
Number of Portfolio Holdings
186
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14.71%
C000127614  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWHMX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$41
0.78%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78%
AssetsNet $ 289,525,665
Holdings Count | Holding 186
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.71%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$289,525,665
Number of Portfolio Holdings
186
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14.71%
C000127610  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWHNX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$45
0.85%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
AssetsNet $ 289,525,665
Holdings Count | Holding 186
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 14.71%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$289,525,665
Number of Portfolio Holdings
186
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14.71%
C000127615  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund
Class Name Class A: NWHOX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Technology & Science Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$52
1.07%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07%
AssetsNet $ 192,049,317
Holdings Count | Holding 40
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,049,317
Number of Portfolio Holdings
40
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.69%
C000127617  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund
Class Name Class M: NWHQX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Technology & Science Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class M
$37
0.75%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75%
AssetsNet $ 192,049,317
Holdings Count | Holding 40
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,049,317
Number of Portfolio Holdings
40
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.69%
C000127618  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWHTX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Technology & Science Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$37
0.75%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75%
AssetsNet $ 192,049,317
Holdings Count | Holding 40
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,049,317
Number of Portfolio Holdings
40
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.69%
C000127619  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWHUX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bailard Technology Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Bailard Technology & Science Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$43
0.88%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
AssetsNet $ 192,049,317
Holdings Count | Holding 40
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,049,317
Number of Portfolio Holdings
40
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.69%
C000120179  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund
Class Name Class A: NWCPX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$41
0.83%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83%
AssetsNet $ 119,634,683
Holdings Count | Holding 875
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 223.57%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$119,634,683
Number of Portfolio Holdings
875
Portfolio Turnover Rate
223.57%
C000120181  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWCIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$23
0.47%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47%
AssetsNet $ 119,634,683
Holdings Count | Holding 875
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 223.57%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$119,634,683
Number of Portfolio Holdings
875
Portfolio Turnover Rate
223.57%
C000120180  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWCSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Invesco Core Plus Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$27
0.54%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.54%
AssetsNet $ 119,634,683
Holdings Count | Holding 875
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 223.57%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$119,634,683
Number of Portfolio Holdings
875
Portfolio Turnover Rate
223.57%
C000013636  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund
Class Name Class A: NMFAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$41
0.81%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81%
AssetsNet $ 1,583,909,149
Holdings Count | Holding 514
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.59%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,583,909,149
Number of Portfolio Holdings
514
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1.59%
C000013639  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund
Class Name Class R: GGFRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$62
1.23%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 62
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.23%
AssetsNet $ 1,583,909,149
Holdings Count | Holding 514
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.59%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,583,909,149
Number of Portfolio Holdings
514
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1.59%
C000025368  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund
Class Name Class R6: MUIGX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$25
0.50%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.50%
AssetsNet $ 1,583,909,149
Holdings Count | Holding 514
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.59%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,583,909,149
Number of Portfolio Holdings
514
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1.59%
C000204949  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund
Class Name Eagle Class: NWAEX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Eagle Class
$27
0.53%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.53%
AssetsNet $ 1,583,909,149
Holdings Count | Holding 514
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.59%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,583,909,149
Number of Portfolio Holdings
514
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1.59%
C000107253  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NGISX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$28
0.55%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
AssetsNet $ 1,583,909,149
Holdings Count | Holding 514
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.59%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,583,909,149
Number of Portfolio Holdings
514
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1.59%
C000214212  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund
Class Name Class A: NWALX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$46
0.87%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87%
AssetsNet $ 816,196,296
Holdings Count | Holding 84
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.92%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$816,196,296
Number of Portfolio Holdings
84
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42.92%
C000214213  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund
Class Name Class K: NWAMX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class K
$37
0.70%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
AssetsNet $ 816,196,296
Holdings Count | Holding 84
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.92%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$816,196,296
Number of Portfolio Holdings
84
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42.92%
C000214214  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWANX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$32
0.60%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60%
AssetsNet $ 816,196,296
Holdings Count | Holding 84
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.92%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$816,196,296
Number of Portfolio Holdings
84
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42.92%
C000214210  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund
Class Name Eagle Class: NWAPX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Eagle Class
$32
0.60%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60%
AssetsNet $ 816,196,296
Holdings Count | Holding 84
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.92%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$816,196,296
Number of Portfolio Holdings
84
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42.92%
C000214211  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWAOX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$34
0.64%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64%
AssetsNet $ 816,196,296
Holdings Count | Holding 84
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.92%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$816,196,296
Number of Portfolio Holdings
84
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42.92%
C000013548  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bond Index Fund
Class Name Class A: GBIAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$32
0.64%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64%
AssetsNet $ 234,479,387
Holdings Count | Holding 2,408
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 28.89%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$234,479,387
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,408
Portfolio Turnover Rate
28.89%
C000013550  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bond Index Fund
Class Name Class R6: GBXIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$11
0.22%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.22%
AssetsNet $ 234,479,387
Holdings Count | Holding 2,408
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 28.89%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$234,479,387
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,408
Portfolio Turnover Rate
28.89%
C000175977  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bond Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXOX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$23
0.47%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47%
AssetsNet $ 234,479,387
Holdings Count | Holding 2,408
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 28.89%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$234,479,387
Number of Portfolio Holdings
2,408
Portfolio Turnover Rate
28.89%
C000227359  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Bond Portfolio
Class Name Class R6
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Bond Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$16
0.31%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 16
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.31%
AssetsNet $ 1,370,919,592
Holdings Count | Holding 699
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 132.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,370,919,592
Number of Portfolio Holdings
699
Portfolio Turnover Rate
132.14%
C000051733  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWIAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$31
0.62%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 187,572,056
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.70%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$187,572,056
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.70%
C000051736  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWBIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$45
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 187,572,056
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.70%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$187,572,056
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.70%
C000051738  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWIIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 187,572,056
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.70%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$187,572,056
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.70%
C000051737  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWISX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2030 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 187,572,056
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.70%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$187,572,056
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.70%
C000051739  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWLAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$32
0.62%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 192,574,811
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.96%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,574,811
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.96%
C000051742  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWLBX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$45
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 192,574,811
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.96%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,574,811
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.96%
C000051744  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWLIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 192,574,811
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.96%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,574,811
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.96%
C000051743  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWLSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2035 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 192,574,811
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.96%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,574,811
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.96%
C000051745  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWMAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$32
0.62%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 192,060,361
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,060,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.69%
C000051748  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWMDX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$45
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 192,060,361
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,060,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.69%
C000051750  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWMHX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 192,060,361
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,060,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.69%
C000051749  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWMSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2040 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 192,060,361
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 19.69%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$192,060,361
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19.69%
C000051751  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWNAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$32
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 165,185,478
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.25%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$165,185,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20.25%
C000051754  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWNBX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$46
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 165,185,478
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.25%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$165,185,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20.25%
C000051756  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWNIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 165,185,478
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.25%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$165,185,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20.25%
C000051755  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWNSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 165,185,478
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 20.25%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$165,185,478
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20.25%
C000051757  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWOAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$32
0.62%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 169,243,084
Holdings Count | Holding 16
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.99%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$169,243,084
Number of Portfolio Holdings
16
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.99%
C000051760  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWOBX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$46
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 169,243,084
Holdings Count | Holding 16
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.99%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$169,243,084
Number of Portfolio Holdings
16
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.99%
C000051762  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWOIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 169,243,084
Holdings Count | Holding 16
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.99%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$169,243,084
Number of Portfolio Holdings
16
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.99%
C000051761  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWOSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2050 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 169,243,084
Holdings Count | Holding 16
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.99%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$169,243,084
Number of Portfolio Holdings
16
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.99%
C000093595  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund
Class Name Class A: NTDAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$33
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 109,264,622
Holdings Count | Holding 15
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.42%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$109,264,622
Number of Portfolio Holdings
15
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.42%
C000093598  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund
Class Name Class R: NTDTX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$46
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 109,264,622
Holdings Count | Holding 15
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.42%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$109,264,622
Number of Portfolio Holdings
15
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.42%
C000093599  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NTDIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 109,264,622
Holdings Count | Holding 15
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.42%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$109,264,622
Number of Portfolio Holdings
15
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.42%
C000093600  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NTDSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2055 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 109,264,622
Holdings Count | Holding 15
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 23.42%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$109,264,622
Number of Portfolio Holdings
15
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.42%
C000146061  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWWRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$32
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 61,946,679
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.11%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$61,946,679
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.11%
C000146063  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWWTX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$46
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 61,946,679
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.11%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$61,946,679
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.11%
C000146064  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWWUX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 61,946,679
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.11%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$61,946,679
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.11%
C000146065  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWWVX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2060 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 61,946,679
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.11%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$61,946,679
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22.11%
C000217024  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWAQX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$33
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 15,429,268
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 24.19%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$15,429,268
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.19%
C000217025  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWARX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$46
0.88%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
AssetsNet $ 15,429,268
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 24.19%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$15,429,268
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.19%
C000217026  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWASX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 15,429,268
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 24.19%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$15,429,268
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.19%
C000217023  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWATX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2065 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$20
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 15,429,268
Holdings Count | Holding 14
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 24.19%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$15,429,268
Number of Portfolio Holdings
14
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.19%
C000256161  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund
Class Name Class A: NWBAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$21
0.41%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41%
AssetsNet $ 1,495,927
Holdings Count | Holding 11
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.82%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,495,927
Number of Portfolio Holdings
11
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.82%
C000256163  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund
Class Name Class R: NWBBX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$34
0.66%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66%
AssetsNet $ 1,495,927
Holdings Count | Holding 11
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.82%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,495,927
Number of Portfolio Holdings
11
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.82%
C000256162  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWBCX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.13%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.13%
AssetsNet $ 1,495,927
Holdings Count | Holding 11
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.82%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,495,927
Number of Portfolio Holdings
11
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.82%
C000256160  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWBDX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination 2070 Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$13
0.25%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25%
AssetsNet $ 1,495,927
Holdings Count | Holding 11
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.82%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,495,927
Number of Portfolio Holdings
11
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.82%
C000051718  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund
Class Name Class A: NWEAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$30
0.59%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59%
AssetsNet $ 204,061,171
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.04%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$204,061,171
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17.04%
C000051715  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund
Class Name Class R: NWEBX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$45
0.89%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
AssetsNet $ 204,061,171
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.04%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$204,061,171
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17.04%
C000051717  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWEIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$7
0.14%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
AssetsNet $ 204,061,171
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.04%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$204,061,171
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17.04%
C000051716  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWESX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Destination Retirement Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$19
0.39%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
AssetsNet $ 204,061,171
Holdings Count | Holding 18
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 17.04%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$204,061,171
Number of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17.04%
C000013642  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Fund
Class Name Class A: NWFAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$43
0.85%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
AssetsNet $ 1,528,943,141
Holdings Count | Holding 57
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.76%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,528,943,141
Number of Portfolio Holdings
57
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10.76%
C000013646  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Fund
Class Name Class R: GNWRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$64
1.27%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 64
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.27%
AssetsNet $ 1,528,943,141
Holdings Count | Holding 57
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.76%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,528,943,141
Number of Portfolio Holdings
57
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10.76%
C000200004  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWABX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$27
0.54%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.54%
AssetsNet $ 1,528,943,141
Holdings Count | Holding 57
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.76%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,528,943,141
Number of Portfolio Holdings
57
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10.76%
C000013645  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: MUIFX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$32
0.62%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 1,528,943,141
Holdings Count | Holding 57
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 10.76%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,528,943,141
Number of Portfolio Holdings
57
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10.76%
C000245125  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Fundamental All Cap Equity Portfolio
Class Name Class R6
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Fundamental All Cap Equity Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$14
0.27%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.27%
AssetsNet $ 1,563,641,486
Holdings Count | Holding 1,549
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 24.31%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,563,641,486
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,549
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.31%
C000127620  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class A: NWHVX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$53
1.09%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.09%
AssetsNet $ 262,463,163
Holdings Count | Holding 54
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.47%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,463,163
Number of Portfolio Holdings
54
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6.47%
C000127622  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWKAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$36
0.74%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.74%
AssetsNet $ 262,463,163
Holdings Count | Holding 54
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.47%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,463,163
Number of Portfolio Holdings
54
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6.47%
C000127623  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWHYX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$41
0.84%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84%
AssetsNet $ 262,463,163
Holdings Count | Holding 54
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.47%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,463,163
Number of Portfolio Holdings
54
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6.47%
C000127624  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class A: NWHZX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$61
1.22%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22%
AssetsNet $ 1,099,814,883
Holdings Count | Holding 60
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.81%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,099,814,883
Number of Portfolio Holdings
60
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8.81%
C000127626  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWKCX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$41
0.83%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83%
AssetsNet $ 1,099,814,883
Holdings Count | Holding 60
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.81%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,099,814,883
Number of Portfolio Holdings
60
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8.81%
C000127627  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWKDX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$49
0.98%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 49
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.98%
AssetsNet $ 1,099,814,883
Holdings Count | Holding 60
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.81%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,099,814,883
Number of Portfolio Holdings
60
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8.81%
C000115634  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Schroders Global Equity Fund
Class Name Class A: GGEAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Schroders Global Equity Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Global Sustainable Equity Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$56
1.10%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.10%
AssetsNet $ 246,584,602
Holdings Count | Holding 127
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.30%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$246,584,602
Number of Portfolio Holdings
127
Portfolio Turnover Rate
92.30%
C000115637  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Schroders Global Equity Fund
Class Name Class R6: GGEIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Schroders Global Equity Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Global Sustainable Equity Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$39
0.77%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
AssetsNet $ 246,584,602
Holdings Count | Holding 127
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.30%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$246,584,602
Number of Portfolio Holdings
127
Portfolio Turnover Rate
92.30%
C000115636  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Schroders Global Equity Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: GGESX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Schroders Global Equity Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide Global Sustainable Equity Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$52
1.02%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.02%
AssetsNet $ 246,584,602
Holdings Count | Holding 127
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.30%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$246,584,602
Number of Portfolio Holdings
127
Portfolio Turnover Rate
92.30%
C000013648  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Government Money Market Fund
Class Name Class R6: GMIXX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Government Money Market Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$21
0.42%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
AssetsNet $ 609,417,978
Holdings Count | Holding 128
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$609,417,978
Number of Portfolio Holdings
128
Portfolio Turnover Rate
-%
C000013649  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Government Money Market Fund
Class Name Investor: MIFXX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Government Money Market Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor
$26
0.52%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52%
AssetsNet $ 609,417,978
Holdings Count | Holding 128
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$609,417,978
Number of Portfolio Holdings
128
Portfolio Turnover Rate
-%
C000013650  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Government Money Market Fund
Class Name Service Class: NWSXX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Government Money Market Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$36
0.72%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.72%
AssetsNet $ 609,417,978
Holdings Count | Holding 128
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$609,417,978
Number of Portfolio Holdings
128
Portfolio Turnover Rate
-%
C000224083  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund
Class Name Class A: NWAUX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$48
0.91%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.91%
AssetsNet $ 251,914,556
Holdings Count | Holding 38
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 52.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$251,914,556
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Portfolio Turnover Rate
52.40%
C000224084  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWAVX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$26
0.49%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49%
AssetsNet $ 251,914,556
Holdings Count | Holding 38
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 52.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$251,914,556
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Portfolio Turnover Rate
52.40%
C000224082  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund
Class Name Eagle Class: NWAYX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Eagle Class
$31
0.59%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59%
AssetsNet $ 251,914,556
Holdings Count | Holding 38
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 52.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$251,914,556
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Portfolio Turnover Rate
52.40%
C000224085  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWAWX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$32
0.61%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 251,914,556
Holdings Count | Holding 38
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 52.40%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$251,914,556
Number of Portfolio Holdings
38
Portfolio Turnover Rate
52.40%
C000118164  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Class Name Class A: NIFAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$38
0.77%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
AssetsNet $ 152,239,856
Holdings Count | Holding 52
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$152,239,856
Number of Portfolio Holdings
52
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6.53%
C000118165  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Class Name Class R6: NIFIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$15
0.30%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30%
AssetsNet $ 152,239,856
Holdings Count | Holding 52
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$152,239,856
Number of Portfolio Holdings
52
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6.53%
C000175981  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXNX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$23
0.46%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46%
AssetsNet $ 152,239,856
Holdings Count | Holding 52
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$152,239,856
Number of Portfolio Holdings
52
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6.53%
C000255389  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Equity Portfolio
Class Name Class R6
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Equity Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$26
0.48%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.48%
AssetsNet $ 1,116,689,639
Holdings Count | Holding 192
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 43.46%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,116,689,639
Number of Portfolio Holdings
192
Portfolio Turnover Rate
43.46%
C000013557  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Index Fund
Class Name Class A: GIIAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$36
0.70%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
AssetsNet $ 854,631,508
Holdings Count | Holding 700
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.50%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$854,631,508
Number of Portfolio Holdings
700
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3.50%
C000033116  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Index Fund
Class Name Class R: GIIRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$54
1.04%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.04%
AssetsNet $ 854,631,508
Holdings Count | Holding 700
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.50%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$854,631,508
Number of Portfolio Holdings
700
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3.50%
C000013560  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Index Fund
Class Name Class R6: GIXIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$15
0.30%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30%
AssetsNet $ 854,631,508
Holdings Count | Holding 700
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.50%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$854,631,508
Number of Portfolio Holdings
700
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3.50%
C000175978  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXPX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$28
0.55%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
AssetsNet $ 854,631,508
Holdings Count | Holding 700
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.50%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$854,631,508
Number of Portfolio Holdings
700
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3.50%
C000175982  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class A: NWXSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Small Cap Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$68
1.27%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 68
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.27%
AssetsNet $ 293,375,941
Holdings Count | Holding 232
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$293,375,941
Number of Portfolio Holdings
232
Portfolio Turnover Rate
76.87%
C000175984  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Small Cap Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWXUX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Small Cap Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$50
0.93%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93%
AssetsNet $ 293,375,941
Holdings Count | Holding 232
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$293,375,941
Number of Portfolio Holdings
232
Portfolio Turnover Rate
76.87%
C000175985  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide International Small Cap Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXVX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide International Small Cap Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$56
1.05%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.05%
AssetsNet $ 293,375,941
Holdings Count | Holding 232
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$293,375,941
Number of Portfolio Holdings
232
Portfolio Turnover Rate
76.87%
C000013576  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund
Class Name Class A: NDAAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$27
0.52%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52%
AssetsNet $ 686,510,816
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.84%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$686,510,816
Number of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.84%
C000013579  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund
Class Name Class R: GAFRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$43
0.83%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83%
AssetsNet $ 686,510,816
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.84%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$686,510,816
Number of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.84%
C000013580  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund
Class Name Class R6: GAIDX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$10
0.19%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19%
AssetsNet $ 686,510,816
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.84%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$686,510,816
Number of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.84%
C000137830  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWWHX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$15
0.29%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29%
AssetsNet $ 686,510,816
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.84%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$686,510,816
Number of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.84%
C000013581  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund
Class Name Service Class: NDASX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$31
0.59%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59%
AssetsNet $ 686,510,816
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.84%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$686,510,816
Number of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.84%
C000013600  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund
Class Name Class A: NDCAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$28
0.56%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56%
AssetsNet $ 237,003,787
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$237,003,787
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16.63%
C000013603  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund
Class Name Class R: GCFRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$44
0.88%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
AssetsNet $ 237,003,787
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$237,003,787
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16.63%
C000013604  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund
Class Name Class R6: GIMCX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$11
0.23%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23%
AssetsNet $ 237,003,787
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$237,003,787
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16.63%
C000137834  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWWLX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$15
0.29%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29%
AssetsNet $ 237,003,787
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$237,003,787
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16.63%
C000013605  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund
Class Name Service Class: NDCSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$32
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 237,003,787
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.63%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$237,003,787
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16.63%
C000013588  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund
Class Name Class A: NADMX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$26
0.50%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.50%
AssetsNet $ 641,880,559
Holdings Count | Holding 24
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.45%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$641,880,559
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.45%
C000013591  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund
Class Name Class R: GMDRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$43
0.84%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84%
AssetsNet $ 641,880,559
Holdings Count | Holding 24
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.45%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$641,880,559
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.45%
C000013592  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund
Class Name Class R6: GMDIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$10
0.19%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19%
AssetsNet $ 641,880,559
Holdings Count | Holding 24
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.45%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$641,880,559
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.45%
C000137832  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWWJX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$14
0.28%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.28%
AssetsNet $ 641,880,559
Holdings Count | Holding 24
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.45%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$641,880,559
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.45%
C000013593  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund
Class Name Service Class: NSDMX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderate Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$30
0.59%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59%
AssetsNet $ 641,880,559
Holdings Count | Holding 24
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.45%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$641,880,559
Number of Portfolio Holdings
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15.45%
C000013582  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund
Class Name Class A: NDMAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$27
0.51%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.51%
AssetsNet $ 922,765,915
Holdings Count | Holding 20
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 18.37%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$922,765,915
Number of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18.37%
C000013585  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund
Class Name Class R: GMARX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$43
0.82%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
AssetsNet $ 922,765,915
Holdings Count | Holding 20
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 18.37%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$922,765,915
Number of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18.37%
C000013586  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund
Class Name Class R6: GMIAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$9
0.18%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18%
AssetsNet $ 922,765,915
Holdings Count | Holding 20
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 18.37%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$922,765,915
Number of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18.37%
C000137831  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWWIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$15
0.28%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.28%
AssetsNet $ 922,765,915
Holdings Count | Holding 20
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 18.37%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$922,765,915
Number of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18.37%
C000013587  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund
Class Name Service Class: NDMSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$30
0.58%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.58%
AssetsNet $ 922,765,915
Holdings Count | Holding 20
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 18.37%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$922,765,915
Number of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18.37%
C000013594  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund
Class Name Class A: NADCX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$28
0.55%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
AssetsNet $ 207,240,527
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.48%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$207,240,527
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.48%
C000013597  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund
Class Name Class R: GMMRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$44
0.88%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
AssetsNet $ 207,240,527
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.48%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$207,240,527
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.48%
C000013598  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund
Class Name Class R6: GMIMX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$12
0.24%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24%
AssetsNet $ 207,240,527
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.48%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$207,240,527
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.48%
C000137833  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWWKX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$17
0.33%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.33%
AssetsNet $ 207,240,527
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.48%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$207,240,527
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.48%
C000013599  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund
Class Name Service Class: NSDCX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$32
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 207,240,527
Holdings Count | Holding 21
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.48%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$207,240,527
Number of Portfolio Holdings
21
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21.48%
C000264163  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Large Cap Equity Portfolio
Class Name Class R6
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Large Cap Equity Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$22
0.42%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
AssetsNet $ 1,951,004,725
Holdings Count | Holding 500
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 53.85%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,951,004,725
Number of Portfolio Holdings
500
Portfolio Turnover Rate
53.85%
C000184012  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class A: NWZLX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$59
1.22%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22%
AssetsNet $ 223,684,035
Holdings Count | Holding 45
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$223,684,035
Number of Portfolio Holdings
45
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.24%
C000184013  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWZMX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$39
0.82%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
AssetsNet $ 223,684,035
Holdings Count | Holding 45
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$223,684,035
Number of Portfolio Holdings
45
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.24%
C000201554  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Eagle Class: NWADX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Eagle Class
$44
0.92%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92%
AssetsNet $ 223,684,035
Holdings Count | Holding 45
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$223,684,035
Number of Portfolio Holdings
45
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.24%
C000184014  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWZNX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis All Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$43
0.90%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
AssetsNet $ 223,684,035
Holdings Count | Holding 45
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$223,684,035
Number of Portfolio Holdings
45
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.24%
C000127632  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund
Class Name Class A: NWJGX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$34
0.67%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67%
AssetsNet $ 908,396,596
Holdings Count | Holding 781
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.67%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$908,396,596
Number of Portfolio Holdings
781
Portfolio Turnover Rate
51.67%
C000127634  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWJIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$17
0.35%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.35%
AssetsNet $ 908,396,596
Holdings Count | Holding 781
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.67%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$908,396,596
Number of Portfolio Holdings
781
Portfolio Turnover Rate
51.67%
C000255576  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund
Class Name Eagle Class: NWAZX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Eagle Class
$21
0.42%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
AssetsNet $ 908,396,596
Holdings Count | Holding 781
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.67%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$908,396,596
Number of Portfolio Holdings
781
Portfolio Turnover Rate
51.67%
C000127635  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWJJX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Core Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$30
0.60%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60%
AssetsNet $ 908,396,596
Holdings Count | Holding 781
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.67%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$908,396,596
Number of Portfolio Holdings
781
Portfolio Turnover Rate
51.67%
C000127585  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bond Fund
Class Name Class A: NWJSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$39
0.78%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78%
AssetsNet $ 145,187,199
Holdings Count | Holding 529
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 73.34%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$145,187,199
Number of Portfolio Holdings
529
Portfolio Turnover Rate
73.34%
C000127587  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bond Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWJUX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$22
0.43%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43%
AssetsNet $ 145,187,199
Holdings Count | Holding 529
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 73.34%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$145,187,199
Number of Portfolio Holdings
529
Portfolio Turnover Rate
73.34%
C000127588  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWJVX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bond Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$26
0.53%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.53%
AssetsNet $ 145,187,199
Holdings Count | Holding 529
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 73.34%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$145,187,199
Number of Portfolio Holdings
529
Portfolio Turnover Rate
73.34%
C000013561  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund
Class Name Class A: GMXAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$35
0.66%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66%
AssetsNet $ 475,906,852
Holdings Count | Holding 406
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$475,906,852
Number of Portfolio Holdings
406
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.53%
C000033117  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund
Class Name Class R: GMXRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$53
1.01%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.01%
AssetsNet $ 475,906,852
Holdings Count | Holding 406
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$475,906,852
Number of Portfolio Holdings
406
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.53%
C000013564  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund
Class Name Class R6: GMXIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$14
0.27%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.27%
AssetsNet $ 475,906,852
Holdings Count | Holding 406
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$475,906,852
Number of Portfolio Holdings
406
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.53%
C000175979  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXQX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$26
0.50%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.50%
AssetsNet $ 475,906,852
Holdings Count | Holding 406
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.53%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$475,906,852
Number of Portfolio Holdings
406
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7.53%
C000127602  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund
Class Name Class A: NWJCX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

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(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$33
0.62%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 757,630,610
Holdings Count | Holding 105
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.22%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$757,630,610
Number of Portfolio Holdings
105
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.22%
C000127604  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWJEX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$15
0.29%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29%
AssetsNet $ 757,630,610
Holdings Count | Holding 105
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.22%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$757,630,610
Number of Portfolio Holdings
105
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.22%
C000127605  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWJFX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$22
0.42%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
AssetsNet $ 757,630,610
Holdings Count | Holding 105
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.22%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$757,630,610
Number of Portfolio Holdings
105
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.22%
C000013565  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund
Class Name Class A: GRMAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

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(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$29
0.57%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.57%
AssetsNet $ 1,866,654,323
Holdings Count | Holding 510
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.64%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,866,654,323
Number of Portfolio Holdings
510
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5.64%
C000033118  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund
Class Name Class R: GRMRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$46
0.91%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.91%
AssetsNet $ 1,866,654,323
Holdings Count | Holding 510
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.64%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,866,654,323
Number of Portfolio Holdings
510
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5.64%
C000013568  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund
Class Name Class R6: GRMIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$9
0.18%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18%
AssetsNet $ 1,866,654,323
Holdings Count | Holding 510
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.64%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,866,654,323
Number of Portfolio Holdings
510
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5.64%
C000013570  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: GRISX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$22
0.43%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43%
AssetsNet $ 1,866,654,323
Holdings Count | Holding 510
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.64%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,866,654,323
Number of Portfolio Holdings
510
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5.64%
C000013569  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund
Class Name Service Class: GRMSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Service Class
$28
0.56%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56%
AssetsNet $ 1,866,654,323
Holdings Count | Holding 510
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.64%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,866,654,323
Number of Portfolio Holdings
510
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5.64%
C000013572  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund
Class Name Class A: GMRAX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$35
0.67%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67%
AssetsNet $ 262,260,230
Holdings Count | Holding 1,922
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,260,230
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,922
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.87%
C000033119  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund
Class Name Class R: GMSRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R
$53
1.01%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.01%
AssetsNet $ 262,260,230
Holdings Count | Holding 1,922
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,260,230
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,922
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.87%
C000013575  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund
Class Name Class R6: GMRIX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$14
0.26%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.26%
AssetsNet $ 262,260,230
Holdings Count | Holding 1,922
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,260,230
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,922
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.87%
C000175980  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWXRX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$27
0.51%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.51%
AssetsNet $ 262,260,230
Holdings Count | Holding 1,922
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 4.87%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$262,260,230
Number of Portfolio Holdings
1,922
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4.87%
C000238472  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide U.S. 130/30 Equity Portfolio
Class Name Class R6
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide U.S. 130/30 Equity Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$25
0.49%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49%
AssetsNet $ 372,104,286
Holdings Count | Holding 258
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 51.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$372,104,286
Number of Portfolio Holdings
258
Portfolio Turnover Rate
51.14%
C000127589  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Renaissance Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class A: NWGPX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Renaissance Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class A
$56
1.12%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.12%
AssetsNet $ 24,262,016
Holdings Count | Holding 50
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 80.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,262,016
Number of Portfolio Holdings
50
Portfolio Turnover Rate
80.24%
C000127591  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Renaissance Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Class R6: NWKEX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Renaissance Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Class R6
$40
0.79%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79%
AssetsNet $ 24,262,016
Holdings Count | Holding 50
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 80.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,262,016
Number of Portfolio Holdings
50
Portfolio Turnover Rate
80.24%
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Nationwide Renaissance Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional Service Class: NWGSX
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Nationwide Renaissance Small Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") (formerly known as Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund) for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can request this information by contacting us at 1-800-848-0920. You can also find additional information about the Fund at https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-848-0920
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">https://nationwidefunds.onlineprospectus.net/nationwidefunds/nmffunds/index.html</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the past six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) 

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Service Class
$47
0.95%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized for periods less than 1 year.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95%
AssetsNet $ 24,262,016
Holdings Count | Holding 50
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 80.24%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics 

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,262,016
Number of Portfolio Holdings
50
Portfolio Turnover Rate
80.24%