Title: Jigar Pandya &#8211; Similar Content Scanner
Author: Jigar Pandya
Published: <strong>October 18, 2026</strong>
Last modified: October 18, 2026

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# Jigar Pandya – Similar Content Scanner

 By [Jigar Pandya](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jigarpandya/)

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## Description

Jigar Pandya – Similar Content Scanner compares the published posts and pages on
your own WordPress site and flags pairs that look alike, so you can review overlapping
content before it piles up.

It runs entirely on your server, using PHP’s built-in `similar_text()` function 
to compare titles and body content. There are no external API calls and no data 
ever leaves your site.

#### How It Works

Choose which public post types to scan, set separate similarity thresholds for titles
and content, and set a minimum content length to exclude short boilerplate text (
like repeated contact blurbs or notices). Then run a scan from your WordPress dashboard.

Flagged pairs appear in a results table with direct links to edit each item, and
a “Similar?” column is added to your post and page list tables so flagged items 
are visible at a glance.

The plugin only identifies potential matches — it never deletes, merges, or edits
content automatically. You decide whether a flagged pair should be rewritten, consolidated,
or left as-is.

#### Key Features

 * One-click scan from the admin dashboard, no configuration required to get started
 * Separate, adjustable similarity thresholds for titles and content
 * Choose which public post types to include in the scan
 * Minimum content length setting, to avoid false positives on short text
 * Results page listing every similar pair with direct edit links
 * A “Similar?” column added to your post/page list tables
 * 100% self-contained — no external API calls, no data ever leaves your site
 * No premium upsells, no tracking, no nags

## Installation

 1. Upload the `jigar-pandya-similar-content-scanner` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/`
    directory, or install directly through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
 3. Go to **Content Similarity > Settings** to choose post types and thresholds (optional—
    sensible defaults are pre-filled).
 4. Go to **Content Similarity > Results** and click **Run Scan Now**.

## FAQ

### What does this plugin do?

It compares your own published posts and pages and flags pairs with highly similar
titles or body content, so you can review the overlap.

### Does this plugin search the entire internet for copied content?

No. The plugin is designed around comparing selected content within your WordPress
website. It is different from services that search the public web for plagiarism
or copied content. All comparison happens locally on your server using PHP’s built-
in `similar_text()` function — no external requests are made.

### Does the plugin automatically delete similar posts?

No. The plugin identifies potential matches for review. You decide whether content
should be kept, updated, rewritten, consolidated, or otherwise managed.

### Can I change the similarity thresholds?

Yes. The plugin provides separate settings for title similarity and content similarity.

### Why are title and content similarity thresholds separate?

Titles and body content can have different similarity characteristics. Two pages
may have similar titles but different content, or different titles while containing
similar information. Separate thresholds give you greater control over the scan.

### What does the minimum content length setting do?

It defines the minimum number of characters required before content is considered
for comparison. Posts shorter than that are skipped, since very short content tends
to trigger false positives.

### Can I choose which content types are scanned?

Yes. You can select which of your public post types (posts and pages) to include
in your scan.

### What does a high similarity percentage mean?

It means that the content pair meets the configured similarity criteria. It should
be treated as a signal for further review rather than an automatic instruction to
remove content.

### Should I delete content with a high similarity score?

Not necessarily. Review the purpose, audience, search intent, and information provided
by both pieces of content before deciding whether any action is needed.

### Can similar content be intentional?

Yes. Related pages can legitimately contain similar information while serving different
purposes or audiences.

### How often should I run a scan?

There is no required schedule. You can run a scan after publishing new content, 
during a content audit, following a migration, or whenever you want to investigate
potential overlap.

### Will this slow down my site?

The scan only runs when you click “Run Scan Now” in the admin — it does not run 
on the frontend and has no effect on site visitors. On sites with a very large number
of posts, the scan may take a few seconds to complete since it compares each pair
once.

### Is this a complete SEO plugin?

No. The plugin focuses on content similarity detection. It can complement a broader
SEO and content-audit workflow but is not intended to replace a complete SEO solution.

### Is the plugin useful for websites with multiple authors?

Yes. Similarity analysis can help editorial teams identify potential overlap between
content created by different contributors.

### Can I use the plugin during a content cleanup?

Yes. Scan results can help you identify potentially similar content that may deserve
further investigation during a broader content-maintenance process.

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“Jigar Pandya – Similar Content Scanner” is open source software. The following 
people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Jigar Pandya ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jigarpandya/)

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### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jigar-pandya-similar-content-scanner/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/jigar-pandya-similar-content-scanner/),
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## Changelog

#### 1.1.0

 * Redesigned admin screens: stat cards, color-coded similarity badges, and a cleaner
   card-based layout.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.1.0**
 *  Last updated **2 days ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.1.3**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [admin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[content audit](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content-audit/)
   [content scanner](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/content-scanner/)[posts](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/posts/)
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## Contributors

 *   [ Jigar Pandya ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jigarpandya/)

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