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Dead Clicks Autocapture

PostHog

Analytics
monitor Exposure
v0ab5d473
A script for automatically capturing user interactions, including dead clicks, and contributing data for product analytics and session replay.
10M+ sites
Updated 8/5/2026
https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/1.411.0/dead-clicks-autocapture.js
Exposure Score
92

Popularity

92%

Usage across websites

File Size

17.47 KB

Download size

Load Time

30.46ms

Network latency

Execution Time

2.07ms

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

0255075100v0ab5Normalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

v0ab5d473Latest
Span: 1 day
Score: 85
Size: 17.47 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_*1 year (default, configurable)
Used to identify unique users and persist session information across visits to provide continuous tracking and analytical insights.

Local Storage

ph_*
Used for internal state management, storing feature flag data, and temporary session information.

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 Size17.47 KB
Load Time30.46ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time2.07ms
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
7
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
0ab5d4735b3301eb5e1bcccc21cdd7129205983e449bc5eb0c35b977b1e65fcd

AI Insights & Alternatives

Description

A comprehensive overview of this resource

This PostHog script, dead-clicks-autocapture.js, is a component of the PostHog JavaScript client library, designed to passively observe and collect user interaction data on a website. Its primary function is to automatically capture various events, such as clicks, page views, and form submissions, without requiring manual instrumentation for each element. A key feature is the identification of 'dead clicks' – instances where a user clicks an element but no corresponding action or navigation occurs, which can indicate broken UI, confusion, or unresponsive elements. The collected data is then transmitted to the PostHog analytics platform, where it is used to power features like session replay, heatmaps, and general product analytics. This enables website owners to understand user behavior patterns, troubleshoot user experience issues, and gain insights into how users navigate and interact with their site, ultimately aiding in product improvement and optimization efforts. The script operates by attaching event listeners to the DOM and capturing relevant event details before sending them to the PostHog backend.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Autocapture
  • Dead Click Tracking
  • Session Replay Data Collection
  • User Interaction Analytics
  • Product Analytics
  • Behavioral Tracking

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation