Description:

Shows a list of similar threads when posting or viewing a thread.

The Similar threads add-on will do the following:

• Show a list of similar threads when a user is creating a new thread.
• Show a list of similar threads when a user is viewing a thread.

(Example of Similar threads shown in thread view)




(Example of similar threads in post thread view)




(Example of options page)




(Example of user group permissions)




Features:

• Forum view permissions honored. If a member doesn't have permission to view certain forums, similar threads will not be shown from those forums.
• Supports standard search or enhanced search.
• All phrases start with similarthreads_ for your convenience.

User group permissions:

Normally you will want to set "Yes" for the following two user groups:

Registered
Unregistered / Unconfirmed

Disabling XenForo enhanced search:

Uncheck options

Admin control panel -> Setup Enhanced search -> Enable similar threads widget

Admin control panel -> Setup Enhanced search -> Search for similar threads when users are creating new threads

Enabling Similar threads enhanced search:

To enable Enhanced search, select in the Options page. Enhanced search gives better similar thread results because it can use stemming.

Question and answers:

Q: Do I ever have to rebuild the search or thread indexes to use this add-on?
A: No.

Q: Are thread titles and posts searched?
A: Only thread titles are searched.

Q: Is the "View threads by others" set to No or Never honored?
A: No. You will need to exclude those forums in the options page.

Q: In order to use Enhanced search option, do I need to install XenForo Enhanced search?
A: Yes.