---
title: "⭐ New Matching Algorithm ⭐"
description: "After months of development the new age of ArbiSource is here!"
url: "https://blog.arbisource.com/new-matching-algorithm"
published: "2024-04-25T14:49:00Z"
updated: "2024-06-27T08:45:36Z"
---

# ⭐ New Matching Algorithm ⭐

After months of development the new age of ArbiSource is here!

![](https://blog.arbisource.com/assets/uploads/8ae22c564eaadcbcca335bb152c816a7.jpg)

It's been a while since my last update, and there’s a good reason: I have been working on a **brand new matching algorithm!**

When I say **brand new** I mean it - Over the past few months I have re-built every aspect of the matching process to not only reduce the number of mismatches but also increase the number of matches found.

I am excited to say that the new algorithm has now been released!

**How good is it?**

25k non-barcode testing:

- **96% accuracy** (24 out of 25 matches were correct)
- **56% less mismatches** (compared to the previous algorithm at 70%+ match confidence).

25k barcode testing:

- **98% accuracy** (49 out of 50 matches were correct)
- **84% less mismatches** (compared to the previous algorithm at 70%+ match confidence).

**Note:** We've adjusted our confidence scores for barcode matches. Now, matches above 70% may be fewer but more reliable, significantly reducing mismatches. This also means there will be more less-obvious opportunities below 70%.

**What now?**

We have already re-compared all non-barcode stores for the UK and 90% for the US. We have increased the number of results found by 25%!

Over the coming weeks we will be recomparing all barcode stores - join the Discord server if you haven't already to see when your favourite store has been upgraded!

All wholesale scans and **new** custom scans will start using the new algorithm **immediately**.

**What next?**

This was a massive undertaking which means new features/stores were on the back-burner for a short period of time. We are getting straight back to it with new stores and features already in the pipeline! Expect a new update in the coming weeks.

**Should I change my filters?**

As always we recommend:

- 70%+ for optimal sourcing
- 60% if you have a higher tolerance to mismatches
- \<60% if you really want to find those hidden gems

**Feedback**

If you do identify any stores that fall far below par and have been upgraded please let me know - we want to continue making improvements!