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.
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.
