It seems there might be a misunderstanding about the term "top people" on Venmo. Venmo doesn't inherently rank users or have a public leaderboard of "top people." It's primarily a platform for sending and receiving money between individuals you know and trust.
Perhaps you're referring to something else? Could you clarify what you mean by "top people" on Venmo? Are you referring to:
- People you frequently interact with?
- People who appear prominently in your feed?
- Something else entirely?
Once you clarify, I can provide a more accurate and helpful step-by-step guide.
However, if your goal is to manage the people you see and interact with on Venmo, here's a comprehensive guide with steps on how to do that, even if it doesn't directly address "top people" in a ranked sense.
Managing Your Connections and Interactions on Venmo
This guide will walk you through various ways to manage the people you see and interact with on Venmo.
Step 1: Understanding Your Goals
Before diving into the steps, let's clarify what you want to achieve. Do you want to:
- Reduce the visibility of certain people in your feed?
- Stop receiving payment requests or charges from specific individuals?
- Prevent certain people from finding you on Venmo?
- Completely disconnect from someone on the platform?
Identifying your specific goal will help you choose the most appropriate steps below.
Step 2: Managing Your Feed Visibility
Your Venmo feed displays transactions between your friends and their friends (depending on privacy settings). If certain people's transactions are cluttering your feed, here's how to manage it:
2.1 Adjusting Your Privacy Settings
This is the most crucial step in controlling what you see and what others see about you.
- Go to your Profile: Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the Venmo app.
- Access Settings: Tap the gear icon (usually in the top-right corner).
- Navigate to Privacy: Select the "Privacy" option.
- Review Your Settings:
- Default Privacy Setting: This controls the default privacy for your future transactions. You can choose between "Public," "Friends," or "Private." Setting this to "Friends" or "Private" will limit who can see your transactions.
- Past Transactions: You can change the privacy settings for your past transactions in bulk. Be cautious when doing this, as it will affect the visibility of all your previous activity.
- Friends List: You can choose who can see your friends list.
- Following List: You can choose who can see who you are following.
2.2 Individual Transaction Privacy
For each transaction you make, you can set its privacy individually before you complete it.
- During a Transaction: On the "Pay or Request" screen, before tapping "Pay" or "Request," look for the privacy setting (it usually says "Public," "Friends," or "Private").
- Change the Setting: Tap on the current setting to choose a different privacy level for that specific transaction.
Remember: Adjusting your privacy settings primarily affects your transactions, not the transactions of others that appear in your feed.
Step 3: Blocking Users
If you want to completely prevent someone from interacting with you on Venmo (sending you requests, finding you, or seeing your public activity), blocking is the way to go.
3.1 How to Block Someone
- Find the User's Profile: Search for their name or find one of their transactions in your feed. Tap on their profile picture or name to go to their profile.
- Access the Menu: On their profile page, look for the three dots (usually in the top-right corner). Tap on them.
- Select "Block User": A menu will appear with several options. Choose "Block User."
- Confirm Blocking: Venmo will ask you to confirm that you want to block the user. Tap "Block" to proceed.
3.2 What Happens When You Block Someone?
- The blocked user will no longer be able to find you on Venmo.
- They cannot send you payment requests or charges.
- You will not see their transactions in your feed (even if they are friends with your other friends).
- They will not be able to see your public activity.
- Blocking is mutual; you also won't be able to find their profile or interact with them on Venmo.
Step 4: Removing Friends (If Applicable)
Venmo has a social component where you can add friends. If the "top people" you're referring to are your Venmo friends and you want to reduce their visibility, you can remove them as friends.
4.1 How to Remove a Friend
- Go to Your Profile: Tap your profile picture.
- Navigate to Friends: Look for the "Friends" section and tap "See All."
- Find the User: Scroll through your friends list or use the search bar to find the person you want to remove.
- Access Options: Tap on their profile picture or name to go to their profile.
- Remove Friend: On their profile, you might see a "Friends" button with a checkmark or a similar indication. Tap on it. A menu will appear, and you should see an option like "Unfriend" or "Remove Friend." Tap on this option.
- Confirm Removal: Venmo might ask you to confirm your decision.
4.2 What Happens When You Remove a Friend?
- They will no longer be listed in your "Friends" list, and you won't be in theirs.
- You might still see their public transactions if they are friends with your other friends (depending on your feed settings).
- They can still find you on Venmo and send you payment requests or charges if you haven't blocked them.
Note: Removing a friend is less drastic than blocking and primarily affects your direct connection on the platform.
Step 5: Adjusting Notification Settings
While this won't directly get rid of people, it can reduce the number of notifications you receive related to their activity.
5.1 How to Adjust Notifications
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Go to your Profile: Tap your profile picture.
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Access Settings: Tap the gear icon.
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Navigate to Notifications: Select the "Notifications" option.
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Customize Your Preferences: You can customize various types of notifications, such as:
- Payments and Requests
- Mentions
- Friends' Activity
- Likes and Comments
- News and Updates
Adjust these settings to your preference. If you're seeing too many notifications related to certain people's activity (even if they are friends of friends), you might want to turn off notifications for "Friends' Activity" or similar options.
Step 6: Being Mindful of Your Own Activity
Remember that your own activity on Venmo contributes to what others see in their feeds. If you want to be less visible to certain people (even if you haven't blocked or unfriended them), consider:
- Setting your transactions to "Private."
- Limiting your public interactions (likes, comments) on other people's transactions.
By controlling your own visibility, you can indirectly influence how prominently you appear in other people's feeds.
How to Get Rid Of Top People on Venmo - Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions related to managing people and interactions on Venmo:
How to block someone on Venmo? Quick Answer: Go to their profile, tap the three dots, and select "Block User." Confirm your choice.
How to unblock someone on Venmo? Quick Answer: Go to your profile settings, then "Privacy," then "Blocked Users." Find the person and tap "Unblock."
How to remove a friend on Venmo? Quick Answer: Go to their profile, tap the "Friends" button (or similar), and select "Unfriend" or "Remove Friend."
How to make my Venmo transactions private? Quick Answer: Go to your profile settings, then "Privacy," and set your "Default Privacy Setting" to "Friends" or "Private." You can also adjust the privacy for individual transactions before sending or requesting.
How to stop seeing certain people's transactions in my feed? Quick Answer: You can't directly filter out specific people's transactions if they are friends of your friends. However, adjusting your overall privacy settings for your own transactions might indirectly reduce what you see. Blocking the user will also prevent you from seeing their activity.
How to prevent someone from finding me on Venmo? Quick Answer: Blocking them is the most effective way to prevent them from finding you. Reviewing your privacy settings for your phone number and email can also limit how people can find you.
How to stop receiving payment requests from someone on Venmo? Quick Answer: You can decline payment requests. If it's a persistent issue, you can block the user.
How to change who can see my friends list on Venmo? Quick Answer: Go to your profile settings, then "Privacy," and adjust the "Friends List" setting.
How to adjust my Venmo notification settings? Quick Answer: Go to your profile settings, then "Notifications," and customize your preferences for different types of notifications.
How to report a problematic user on Venmo? Quick Answer: Go to the user's profile, tap the three dots, and select "Report User." Follow the prompts to explain the issue.
Remember to always prioritize your privacy and security settings on Venmo. If you continue to have concerns about specific users or activity, consider contacting Venmo's support directly for further assistance.