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Dead Clicks Autocapture

PostHog

Analytics
monitor Exposure
v5256a70c
A JavaScript library for automatically capturing dead clicks and other user interaction events for product analytics.
10M+ sites
Updated 7/17/2026
https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/1.402.3/dead-clicks-autocapture.js
Exposure Score
92

Popularity

92%

Usage across websites

File Size

14.48 KB

Download size

Load Time

34.21ms

Network latency

Execution Time

0.75ms

Runtime performance

Version Telemetry

Version Timeline

Visual representation of each version's active period

Metrics Over Time

Security score, performance score, and file size trends

0255075100v5256Normalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

v5256a70cLatest
Span: 2 days
Score: 85
Size: 14.48 KB

Exposure & Risks

Security Score

Overall Security85 / 100
Exposure Levelmonitor

Risk Assessment

Critical Risks0
Total Observations0

Exposure Status

Monitor
Moderate behavioral concerns, review and mitigation advised.

Behavioral Concerns

No Known Security Risks

Our telemetry scan did not detect any immediate behavioral security risks for this resource.

Security Observations

Security-related findings from analysis

No security observations recorded for this version

Privacy & Data Flow

Data Collection

Cookies and local storage used by this script

Cookies

ph_distinct_id1 year
Stores a unique identifier for the user to distinguish between individual users for analytics purposes.
ph_session_id30 minutes (or end of session)
Stores a unique identifier for the user's current session to group events occurring within a single browsing session.

Local Storage

ph_distinct_id
Stores a unique identifier for the user, primarily as a fallback or alternative to cookies, to maintain user identity across sessions.
ph_session_id
Stores a unique identifier for the current user session, primarily as a fallback or alternative to cookies, to group events within a single session.

Third-party Connections

External domains this script connects to

No external connections detected

Permissions Required

Browser permissions and capabilities used

No special browser permissions required.

Privacy Observations

Privacy-related findings from analysis

No privacy observations recorded for this version

Technical & Performance Analytics

Load Performance

File Size14.48 KB
Load Time34.21ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time0.75ms
Network Requests0

Impact Assessment

Good
Minimal performance impact on page load

Performance Observations

Performance-related findings from analysis

No performance observations recorded for this version

Global Variables

Variables added to the global scope

No global variables detected

Event Listeners

Events this script listens for

No event listeners detected

Browser API Access

APIs and browser features accessed by this script

No API access detected

Technical Details

Compressed
Yes
CDN Delivery
No
Total Views
15
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
5256a70c7a81c4640d043f8950a78ab037f667fbd1bcaf2203e558c68de62184

AI Insights & Alternatives

Description

A comprehensive overview of this resource

This script is part of the PostHog product analytics suite, specifically designed to automatically capture user interactions on a website. It focuses on identifying 'dead clicks' – instances where a user clicks an element but no discernible action or navigation occurs. By monitoring and collecting these events, the script helps website owners understand user behavior patterns, identify potential UI/UX issues, and pinpoint areas of friction or confusion in their product interface. The collected data is then sent to PostHog's backend for analysis, allowing for insights into user engagement and journey flows. It operates by injecting itself into the page's DOM and attaching event listeners to various interactive elements. When a relevant user action, such as a click, occurs, the script evaluates its outcome. If the click does not trigger expected events (like navigation, form submission, or state change), it's classified as a dead click and recorded along with contextual information.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Dead click detection
  • Automatic event capture
  • User interaction tracking
  • Product analytics
  • UX improvement
  • Friction identification

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation