[XTR] Similar Thread Suggestions 1.0.4

We are pleased to announce a major update for [XTR] Similar Thread Suggestions, bringing advanced features, third-party integrations, enhanced security, and full XenForo 2.3.x compatibility.

This release introduces strict permission safeguards to protect community privacy: private and restricted discussions are now completely hidden from unauthorized members across all suggestion tabs.

We are also excited to introduce two powerful new capabilities:

• Dynamic "Related Search" Tab: A smart new tab that detects incoming traffic from search engines (Google, Bing, Yandex, etc.) and external referrers to prioritize suggestions matching the visitor's search intent, significantly boosting visitor engagement and reducing bounce rates.
• [XTR] Digital Store Integration: Seamless integration with [XTR] Digital Store to recommend relevant digital products under a dedicated "Store" tab.

We strongly recommend all users upgrade to this version for enhanced security, performance, and visitor engagement.

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• New Feature (Related Search): Added a dynamic "Related Search" tab that automatically prioritizes and opens when visitors arrive from search engines (Google, Bing, Yandex, etc.) or external referrals based on their search intent.
• New Feature (Integration): Added full support and a dedicated "Store" tab for the [XTR] Digital Store addon.
• Improvement (Security): Strengthened node and thread view permission checks across all suggestion tabs. Private/restricted forum threads are now strictly hidden from unauthorized members and guests.
• Improvement (Permissions): Added proper user group permission and option checks to real-time suggestions during new thread creation.
• Improvement (Admin CP): Re-indexed and organized all addon option display orders into clean, logical increments (10, 20, 30...).
• Fix (Widget): Fixed a template condition issue that prevented the DBTech eCommerce Products tab from displaying properly in the thread suggestions widget.
• Fix (Stability): Removed redundant and incompatible controller code to ensure clean and stable execution under XenForo 2.3.x.
• Optimization: Optimized database queries and eager-loaded relations for faster response times and lower server load.

• Fixed: "Call to undefined method em()" error in Repository class
• Fixed: "Undefined array key" warning when search terms contain only short words
• Improved: Empty search conditions now return early instead of executing invalid queries
• Removed: Debug logging statements from controllers and repository

This release addresses critical errors that were appearing in the admin panel server error logs.

• Fixed "Call to undefined method em()" error that occurred when the widget failed to load similar threads
• Fixed "Undefined array key" warning triggered when thread titles contained only short words (less than 3 characters)
• Repository methods now properly return empty collections instead of executing malformed queries

• Fixed template structure issues when suggester user is configured
• Fixed widget display when AJAX lazy loading is disabled
• Unified template structure to use message-inner class consistently
• Fixed CSS class application for suggester user display
• Ensured compatibility across all configuration scenarios (lazy loading on/off, suggester user present/absent)

This update fixes display issues when the "Suggester user ID" option is configured. The widget now correctly displays the suggester user avatar and information in all scenarios, regardless of whether AJAX lazy loading is enabled or disabled. The template structure has been unified to use XenForo's core message-inner CSS classes for consistent styling.

This release introduces significant enhancements to the Similar Thread Suggestions addon, expanding its functionality with third-party addon support and improved user experience features.

New Features:

• Added XenForo Resource Manager (XFRM) integration - Display similar resources in a dedicated tab
• Added XenForo Media Gallery (XFMG) integration - Show related media items alongside thread suggestions
• Added DBTech eCommerce integration - Display similar products from your store
• Implemented customizable FontAwesome icons for all tabs - Personalize each tab with your preferred icons
• Added autocomplete warning message - Inform users to check existing threads before posting
• Introduced suggester user avatar feature - Display a designated user avatar (bot/support account) in the widget

Changed Features:

• Improved icon system - Icons now accept simple names (e.g., "clock") instead of full FA classes (e.g., "fa-clock")
• Enhanced template structure with message-inner layout for better compatibility with XenForo themes
• Optimized lazy loading template to match standard widget display

We're excited to announce a major update that significantly expands the capabilities of Similar Thread Suggestions!

Third-Party Addon Integration: This version introduces seamless integration with popular XenForo addons. Your users can now discover not only similar threads but also related resources, media, and products - all in one convenient widget.

• XFRM Support: Suggest relevant resources from your Resource Manager
• XFMG Support: Display related images and videos from Media Gallery
• DBTech eCommerce Support: Show similar products from your store

Enhanced Customization: Take full control of your widget's appearance with new customization options:

• Custom Tab Icons: Choose from thousands of FontAwesome icons for each tab
• Simplified Icon Input: Just enter the icon name (e.g., "sparkles") - no need for technical prefixes
• Suggester Avatar: Assign a user (like a bot or support account) whose avatar appears in the widget

Improved User Experience:

• Smart Autocomplete Warning: When users create new threads, they'll see a helpful reminder to check existing similar threads first
• Better Organization: Admin options are now logically ordered for easier configuration
• Template Improvements: Enhanced compatibility with custom themes and better responsive design

Technical Improvements:

• Refined template structure for better performance
• Fixed lazy loading display issues
• Improved code organization and maintainability

This update maintains full backward compatibility while adding powerful new features to help your community discover more relevant content!