| Document And Entity Information | Dec. 18, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 19, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Frontdoor, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001727263 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-38617 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-3871179 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3400 Players Club Parkway, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Memphis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 38125 |
| City Area Code | 901 |
| Local Phone Number | 701-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | FTDR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
