v3.26.1
Investment Objectives and Goals
Dec. 31, 2025
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 1 | VT Discovery All Cap Growth Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 1 | VT Opportunity Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 1 | VT Small Cap Growth Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 2 | VT Discovery All Cap Growth Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 2 | VT Opportunity Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 2 | VT Small Cap Growth Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 2 | VT Discovery SMID Cap Growth Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Allspring Variable Trust - Class 2 | VT Index Asset Allocation Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund seeks long-term total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income.