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  AndyB Similar threads

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

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  About this resource

  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)
  

  

  
  
  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.
• Version

  8.9 Stable Available Dec 1, 2025 · 0

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  File size: 25.8 KB

  SHA-256: 9a9bd315d635fc88aca310659307d2c4720ddb6a2483ad5837edbce12398f1fa

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  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)
  View attachment 1631
  
  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.
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