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Posthog Recorder

PostHog

Heatmaps & Session Replay
Needs review
vd21c4796
A JavaScript library for capturing and replaying user sessions on a website, including clicks, scrolls, and form interactions, as well as general user behavior analytics.
Updated 10/22/2026
https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/1.438.17/posthog-recorder.js
Overall Score
89

Recorded Observations

2

For this resource version

File Size

210.25 KB

Download size

Load Time

93.58ms

Network latency

Execution Time

11.40ms

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

0255075100vd21cNormalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

vd21c4796Latest
Span: 1 day
Score: 79
Size: 210.25 KB

Exposure & Risks

Security Score

Overall Security79 / 100
Security RatingNeeds review

Risk Assessment

Critical Risks0
Total Observations1

Security Rating

Needs review
Behavioral concerns detected; review and mitigation are 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
Used to store a unique identifier for the user (distinct ID), enabling tracking of user journeys across sessions.
ph_session_id30 minutes
Used to track the current session, linking recorded events to a specific user visit.
ph_last_event_time1 year
Records the timestamp of the last event sent, used to determine session inactivity.

Local Storage

ph_distinct_id
Stores a unique identifier for the user as a fallback or alternative to cookies, ensuring consistent user tracking.

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 Size210.25 KB
Load Time93.58ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time11.40ms
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
Recorded Observations
2
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
d21c4796e173bee0be7765329de1e77c948410d549c1f47ea587e7bb528fc8fe

AI Insights & Alternatives

Description

A comprehensive overview of this resource

PostHog-recorder.js is a client-side JavaScript library that captures user interactions on a website to provide session replay functionality and detailed user behavior analytics. When integrated into a webpage, it records events such as mouse movements, clicks, scrolls, form input changes, and page navigation. This data is then sent to the PostHog platform, allowing website owners to visually replay user sessions, understand user behavior, identify pain points, and debug issues. The script operates by observing DOM changes and user input events, serializing them, and transmitting them to PostHog's servers. It helps provide a complete picture of user journeys by combining granular event tracking with visual session replays. It captures both explicit user actions (like button clicks) and implicit interactions (like scrolling behavior), providing comprehensive data for analysis. The recorded data can be used for heatmaps, funnels, and other analytical tools within the PostHog platform, enabling data-driven decisions for website optimization.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Session Replay
  • User Behavior Analytics
  • Click Tracking
  • Scroll Tracking
  • Form Interaction Recording
  • DOM Capture
  • Event Tracking
  • Heatmaps Integration

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation