XF 2 Add-on AndyB Similar Threads 6.9

Shows a list of similar threads when a user is creating 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 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 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

Creating an optional widget:

This widget is used to display a similar thread block in the thread view sidebar.

1. Admin Control Panel -> Appearance -> Widgets
2. Widget definition = Similar threads
3. Widget key = similar_threads
4. Title = (leave blank)
5. Display in positions = Thread view: Sidebar
6. Click Save.

(Example of Similar threads widget)


Enhanced search:

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