- Compatible XF Versions
- 2.3
- Visible Branding
- No
Description:
Shows a list of similar threads when posting or viewing a thread.
The Similar threads add-on will do the following:
(Example of similar threads in post thread view)
(Example of options page)
(Example of user group permissions)
Features:
Normally you will want to set "Yes" for the following two user groups:
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 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.
Normally you will want to set "Yes" for the following two user groups:
- Registered
- Unregistered / Unconfirmed
- 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
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.