AndyB - Similar Threads 8.8

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 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. 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.