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Average Annual Total Returns
12 Months Ended 42 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)[Member]      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   25.02% 10.51%
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   10.09% 7.92%
Performance Inception Date Jul. 12, 2021    
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | After Taxes on Distributions      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   10.09% 7.92%
FT Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - June | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent   5.98% 6.16%