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Dead Clicks Autocapture

PostHog

Analytics
monitor Exposure
v0e835e50
A script for automatically capturing user interactions, including dead clicks, for product analytics and session replay.
10M+ sites
Updated 9/30/2026
https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/1.435.3/dead-clicks-autocapture.js
Exposure Score
92

Popularity

92%

Usage across websites

File Size

23.28 KB

Download size

Load Time

37.80ms

Network latency

Execution Time

3.70ms

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

0255075100v0e83Normalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

v0e835e50Latest
Span: 1 day
Score: 85
Size: 23.28 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_phc_*1 year
Identifies a unique user and ties them to their interactions and sessions within a specific PostHog project.
ph_session_id30 minutes
Used to track the duration and activities within a single user session.

Local Storage

ph_distinct_id
Stores the distinct ID of the user for consistent identification across sessions.
ph_opt_out
Stores user's preference regarding tracking consent.
ph_events_queue
Temporarily stores events before they are sent to PostHog's servers, ensuring data persistence even if network is interrupted.

Third-party Connections

External domains this script connects to

No external connections detected

Permissions Required

Browser permissions and capabilities used

user profile

Privacy Observations

Privacy-related findings from analysis

No privacy observations recorded for this version

Technical & Performance Analytics

Load Performance

File Size23.28 KB
Load Time37.80ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time3.70ms
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

navigator.userAgent

Technical Details

Compressed
Yes
CDN Delivery
No
Total Views
3
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
0e835e50c0ef6d14f360f78f7f158a7f5d5e0f73f9c1c5f5530e32724af2a96c

AI Insights & Alternatives

Description

A comprehensive overview of this resource

This script is an integral part of the PostHog product analytics suite, specifically designed for automated event capturing. It monitors and records various user interactions on a website, such as clicks, scrolls, and form submissions. Its 'dead clicks autocapture' feature is particularly notable, as it identifies instances where users click on elements that do not produce any response or action. The data collected by this script, including dead click events, is transmitted to PostHog's servers. This allows website owners and product teams to gain deep insights into user behavior, identify usability issues, detect broken UI components, and ultimately optimize the user experience and product design. The script works by instrumenting the Document Object Model (DOM) and listening for relevant user events, then queuing and sending this interaction data for analysis.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Event Autocapture
  • Dead Click Detection
  • User Interaction Tracking
  • Product Analytics Data Collection
  • Session Replay Data Contribution
  • Usability Insights

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation