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Posthog Recorder

PostHog

Heatmaps & Session Replay
monitor Exposure
v564676a9
A JavaScript library used for session recording, capturing user interactions and screen activity to enable full replay of user sessions.
10M+ sites
Updated 10/12/2026
https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/1.438.8/posthog-recorder.js
Exposure Score
92

Popularity

92%

Usage across websites

File Size

210.34 KB

Download size

Load Time

210.15ms

Network latency

Execution Time

92.85ms

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

0255075100v5646Normalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

v564676a9Latest
Span: 1 day
Score: 85
Size: 210.34 KB

Exposure & Risks

Security Score

Overall Security85 / 100
Exposure Levelmonitor

Risk Assessment

Critical Risks0
Total Observations1

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_*: A cookie used by PostHog to store information about the user, including a distinct ID, session ID, and feature flags. This cookie name often includes a project-specific hash.1 year or until user clears
Used to identify unique users, track sessions, and store various properties for analytics and session recording.
ph_session_id30 minutes (session-based)
Records the current session ID to group events that occur during a single visit.
ph_temporary_idShort-lived (session-based)
A temporary identifier used before a more permanent distinct ID is established.

Local Storage

ph_*
Stores various PostHog-related data, including feature flag states, user properties, temporary IDs, and session recording data before it's sent to the server. The key often includes a project-specific hash.
ph_current_session
Stores information about the current session for continuity and recording purposes.

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 Size210.34 KB
Load Time210.15ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time92.85ms
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
2
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
564676a91d7631d11311e4803e394c0a3905542df217dc9d2525bcb3c023a3af

AI Insights & Alternatives

Description

A comprehensive overview of this resource

This script, `posthog-recorder.js`, is a component of the PostHog product suite designed for session recording. When integrated into a website, it captures user interactions such as mouse movements, clicks, scrolls, form inputs, and DOM changes. This data is then sent to PostHog's servers, allowing website owners to visually replay individual user sessions, understand user behavior, debug issues, and identify areas for user experience improvement. The recording process typically involves capturing a sequence of snapshots of the DOM and user events, which are later reconstructed into a video-like replay in the PostHog platform. The script runs in the browser, continuously observing and collecting data relevant to the user's interaction with the webpage. It is designed to be lightweight and performant, minimizing impact on page load and rendering. Data collection usually includes metadata about the session, such as device type, browser, and geographic location, alongside the interaction data itself. This comprehensive data allows for in-depth analysis of user journeys and provides valuable insights into how users navigate and interact with a website.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Session Recording
  • User Behavior Analysis
  • Visual Replay
  • Debugging
  • User Experience Insights
  • Event Capture
  • DOM Snapshotting

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation