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[IdeaScale AI](https://help.ideascale.com/ideascale-ai?hsLang=en) # Idea Duplicate Detection Tool ## Finding and managing duplicate ideas | What is the Idea Duplicate Detection Tool? | | --- | | The Idea Duplicate Detection Tool is a feature that automatically surfaces potentially similar ideas while an idea is being submitted, using AI analysis to flag matches and explain why they were flagged. | The tool reduces clutter on the idea board, encourages engagement on existing ideas rather than the creation of near-identical ones, and helps ensure feedback and votes are not scattered across multiple threads covering the same idea. The Idea Duplicate Detection feature is **enabled by default** for all user roles.  --- ### Role Permissions - Member: Encounters the Potential Duplicate alert box while typing a title or description into the Submission Form. - Workspace, Community Administrator and Community Moderators: Views similar ideas and similarity percentages in the Idea Portfolio side panel and can select Compare to open the side-by-side AI analysis. **TABLE OF CONTENTS** [Real-Time Detection During Submission](https://help.ideascale.com/idea-duplicate-detection-tool#Real-TimeDetectionSubmission) [Side-by-Side Comparison & AI Analysis](https://help.ideascale.com/idea-duplicate-detection-tool#SideComparisonAIAnalysis)[Benefits](https://help.ideascale.com/idea-duplicate-detection-tool#Benefits) [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.ideascale.com/idea-duplicate-detection-tool#FrequentlyAskedQuestions) ### Real-Time Detection During Submission When a user begins typing a title or description into the **Submission Form**, the system dynamically scans the campaign for existing entries. If a match is found, a **Potential Duplicate** alert box appears directly below the title field, displaying the existing idea's title, author, and submission date. ![Screenshot 2026-06-10 at 11.18.34 AM](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2011.18.34%20AM.png?width=509&height=460&name=Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2011.18.34%20AM.png) ### Side-by-Side Comparison & AI Analysis In the Idea Portfolio, ideas with potential duplicate matches display similar ideas and their similarity percentage in the side panel. ![Screenshot 2026-06-10 at 11.37.09 AM](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2011.37.09%20AM.png?width=670&height=323&name=Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2011.37.09%20AM.png) Clicking the **Compare** option opens a side-by-side view. This view includes an **AI-generated explanation** highlighting exactly why the system flagged the ideas as potential duplicates, allowing administrators or users to make a quick, informed decision. ![Screenshot 2026-06-10 at 11.38.49 AM](https://help.ideascale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2011.38.49%20AM.png?width=627&height=408&name=Screenshot%202026-06-10%20at%2011.38.49%20AM.png) ### Benefits - **Reduce duplicate submissions:** Catches identical requests before they are submitted. - **Improve idea discovery:** Brings older, relevant ideas back into the spotlight. - **Consolidate votes and feedback:** Directs users to upvote and comment on an existing idea rather than splitting community engagement. - **Keep campaigns organized:** Saves administrators time by keeping the main idea board clean and focused. --- ### Frequently Asked Questions #### What triggers a Potential Duplicate alert? An alert is triggered when the system detects an existing idea with a title or description similar to what is currently being typed into the Submission Form. The alert box appears directly below the title field and shows the existing idea's title, author, and submission date. #### How is idea similarity measured and displayed? In the Idea Portfolio, ideas with potential duplicate matches display a similarity percentage in the side panel. Selecting Compare opens a side-by-side view with an AI-generated explanation of why the ideas were flagged as potential duplicates. --- **Related Articles** - [Help Article for Idea Submission Form](https://help.ideascale.com/submission-form?hsLang=en) - [Help Article for Idea Portfolio](https://help.ideascale.com/ip?hsLang=en)   Last Updated: September 29, 2026   - [Product Updates](https://help.ideascale.com/product-updates?hsLang=en#main-content) - [2026](https://help.ideascale.com/product-updates?hsLang=en#2026) - [2025](https://help.ideascale.com/product-updates?hsLang=en#2025) - [Workspace](https://help.ideascale.com/workspace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Workspace Homepage](https://help.ideascale.com/workspace?hsLang=en#workspace-homepage) - [Manage Workspace](https://help.ideascale.com/manage-workspace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Workspace Configuration](https://help.ideascale.com/manage-workspace?hsLang=en#workspace-configuration) - [Email Settings](https://help.ideascale.com/manage-workspace?hsLang=en#email-settings) - 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