Dead Clicks Autocapture
PostHog
Popularity
92%
Usage across websites
File Size
22.41 KB
Download size
Load Time
33.29ms
Network latency
Execution Time
1.77ms
Runtime performance
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Exposure & Risks
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Behavioral Concerns
No Known Security Risks
Our telemetry scan did not detect any immediate behavioral security risks for this resource.
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No security observations recorded for this version
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Data Collection
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No external connections detected
Permissions Required
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Global Variables
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Description
A comprehensive overview of this resource
This script is part of the PostHog JavaScript SDK, designed to automatically capture various user interaction events on a website. Specifically, the 'dead-clicks-autocapture' component identifies and records clicks that do not trigger any navigation or significant change on the page, often indicating user frustration or broken functionality. It operates by listening for click events in the browser and analyzing the outcome. If a click does not lead to a known interaction (like a link click, form submission, or JavaScript-driven action), it's tagged as a 'dead click'. This data, along with other autocaptured events (like page views, form interactions), is then sent to the PostHog platform for analysis, allowing website owners to understand user behavior, identify pain points, and improve product usability. The script runs client-side, collecting data directly from the user's browser without requiring explicit event definition for many common interactions.
Key Features
Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource
- Product Analytics
- Event Autocapture
- Dead Click Detection
- User Behavior Tracking
- Session Replay Integration
- Usability Insights
- Friction Identification