Venmo is rolling out tests for a redesigned version of its app that changes privacy settings for new users. According to reporting from The Verge and Engadget, the update modifies the onboarding experience so that, by default, a new user’s posts are set to be viewable only by their friends rather than public. The change is described as a significant shift in how Venmo handles visibility for posts during the account setup process. Both outlets frame the move as part of broader app redesign efforts, not a standalone privacy feature announcement. While the exact timing and whether it will apply to all accounts immediately are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the reports agree that the friends-only default applies to new users during onboarding. The change is intended to make Venmo payments and related posts more discreet out of the box for people creating accounts, with privacy remaining adjustable through the app’s settings.