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Shareholder Report
 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSR
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Registrant Name Franklin Fund Allocator Series
Entity Central Index Key 0001022804
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2024
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund
Class Name Class A
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund for the period August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*
Class A
$0
0.00%
[1]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 0
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.00%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE?
For the twelve months ended July 31, 2024, Class A shares of Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund returned 10.67%. The Fund compares its performance to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which returned 6.68% for the same period.  
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Top contributors to performance:
Stock selection within:
↑
The financials sector and overweight positions in banking companies, including Shinhan Financials Group, Hana Financial Group and KB Financials Group
↑
The industrials sector and underweight positions in electrical equipment companies, including Ecopro, LG Energy Solutions and POSCO Future M
↑
The materials sector including an underweight position in chemicals company LG Chem
Top detractors from performance:
Stock selection within:
↓
The consumer discretionary sector, notably overweight positions in automobile companies Li Auto and Yadea Group
↓
The health care sector and overweight positions in pharmaceuticals companies, including CSPC Pharmaceutical Group
↓
The information technology sector, notably underweight positions in semiconductor companies MediaTek and SK Hynix
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
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Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended July 31, 2024
 
1 Year
Since Inception
(9/30/2019)
Class A
10.67
4.39
MSCI All Country World ex-US Index-NR
9.75
6.64
MSCI Emerging Markets Index
6.68
4.59
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block]
For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
Net Assets $ 139,280,741
Holdings Count | $ / shares 221 [2]
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 0
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 69.43%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of July 31, 2024)
Total Net Assets
$139,280,741
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
221
Total Management Fee Paid
$0
Portfolio Turnover Rate
69.43%
[2]
Holdings [Text Block]
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Material Fund Change [Text Block]
HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED?
Todd Brighton was removed as a portfolio manager of the Fund effective December 1, 2023, and Christopher W. Floyd was added as a portfolio manager of the Fund effective June 3, 2024.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 1, 2023.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund
Class Name Class A
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund for the period August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*
Class A
$0
0.00%
[3]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 0
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.00%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE?
For the twelve months ended July 31, 2024, Class A shares of Franklin International Core Equity (IU) Fund returned 14.79%. The Fund compares its performance to the MSCI EAFE Index, which returned 11.76% for the same period.  
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Top contributors to performance:  
Stock selection and overweight positions in:
↑
Banking stocks, including UniCredit, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria within the financials sector
↑
Electrical, machinery and industrial stocks, including Hitachi, Wartsila Oyj and Atlas Copco within the industrials sector
↑
Pharmaceuticals stocks Novo Nordisk and Otsuka Holdings within the health care sector
Top detractors from performance:  
Stock selection in:
↓
Information technology, notably overweight positions in semiconductor stocks STMicroelectronics and SCREEN Holdings
↓
Materials, notably overweight positions in metals & mining stocks, including Pilbara Minerals, ArcelorMittal and Fortescue
↓
Underweight allocation to stocks within the financials sector
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
image
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended July 31, 2024
 
1 Year
Since Inception
(8/19/2019)
Class A
14.79
9.22
MSCI All Country World ex-US Index-NR
9.75
7.21
MSCI EAFE Index
11.76
8.71
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block]
For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
Net Assets $ 941,318,260
Holdings Count | $ / shares 201 [4]
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 0
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 59.10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of July 31, 2024)
Total Net Assets
$941,318,260
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
201
Total Management Fee Paid
$0
Portfolio Turnover Rate
59.10%
[4]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED?
Todd Brighton was removed as a portfolio manager of the Fund effective December 1, 2023, and Christopher W. Floyd was added as a portfolio manager of the Fund effective June 3, 2024.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 1, 2023.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund
Class Name Class A
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund for the period August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]
This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST YEAR? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*
Class A
$0
0.00%
[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 0
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.00%
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block]
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM LAST YEAR AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE?
For the twelve months ended July 31, 2024, Class A shares of Franklin U.S. Core Equity (IU) Fund returned 26.88%. The Fund compares its performance to the S&P 500 Index, which returned 22.15% for the same period.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Top contributors to performance:
Stock selection within:
↑
Information technology sector, notably semiconductor companies NVIDA, Applied Materials and KLA
↑
Consumer discretionary sector, notably an underweight allocation to select companies within the hospitality sector, including McDonald’s and Starbucks as well as an underweight position in Nike, a sporting goods retailer
↑
Health care sector, notably underweight positions in certain pharmaceutical companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb
Top detractors from performance:
Stock selection within:
↓
Financials sector, notably underweight positions in banking companies, including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo
↓
Materials sector, notably overweight positions in chemicals companies, including CF Industries
↓
An overweight allocation to cash  
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Line Graph [Table Text Block]
image
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block]
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) Period Ended July 31, 2024
 
1 Year
Since Inception
(8/19/2019)
Class A
26.88
15.78
Russell 3000 Index
21.07
14.87
S&P 500 Index
22.15
15.57
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block]
For current month-end performance, please call Franklin Templeton at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.
Net Assets $ 2,022,210,724
Holdings Count | $ / shares 182 [6]
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 0
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 76.33%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of July 31, 2024)
Total Net Assets
$2,022,210,724
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
182
Total Management Fee Paid
$0
Portfolio Turnover Rate
76.33%
[6]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
HOW HAS THE FUND CHANGED?
Todd Brighton was removed as a portfolio manager of the Fund effective December 1, 2023, and Christopher W. Floyd was added as a portfolio manager of the Fund effective June 3, 2024.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since August 1, 2023.
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-internalusefunds-documents
[1]
* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
[2]
* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
[3]
* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
[4]
* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.  
[5]
* Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.
[6]
* Does not include derivatives, except purchased options, if any.