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Posthog Recorder

PostHog

Analytics
Needs review
ved6dfd78
A client-side library for capturing user interactions and session replays for product analytics and debugging.
Updated 10/26/2026
https://us-assets.i.posthog.com/static/1.438.21/posthog-recorder.js
Overall Score
89

Recorded Observations

19

For this resource version

File Size

210.13 KB

Download size

Load Time

29.30ms

Network latency

Execution Time

225.74ms

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

0255075100ved6dNormalized ScoreVersion
Security Score
Performance Score
File Size (KB)

Uptime History

Average response time over time

Version History Details

Detailed information for each version

ved6dfd78Latest
Span: 3 days
Score: 79
Size: 210.13 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_*2 years
Used to store a distinct ID for the user across sessions, enabling persistent user identification.
ph_session_id30 minutes
Used to identify the current user session, grouping events within a single visit.

Local Storage

posthog:*:distinct_id
Stores a unique identifier for the user to track them across sessions and page loads.
posthog:*:pending_queue
Temporarily stores events before they are successfully sent to the PostHog server.

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 Size210.13 KB
Load Time29.30ms

Runtime Performance

Execution Time225.74ms
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
19
Is Mirror
No
Network Requests
0
Resource Hash
ed6dfd78fa03666eaf247e1d839d01caac55278c3a91640207b2835e17326edf

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 capabilities. It records various events such as mouse movements, clicks, scrolls, and changes in form inputs, compiling them into a detailed sequence that can be replayed visually. This data is typically transmitted to the PostHog platform, enabling website owners and product teams to gain deep insights into user behavior, identify usability issues, and troubleshoot problems by observing actual user journeys. The script operates asynchronously to minimize performance impact and facilitates a comprehensive understanding of user flows, feature adoption, and areas of friction. It is a critical tool for data-driven product development, allowing teams to enhance user experience and make informed decisions based on real user interactions.

Key Features

Core functionalities and capabilities of this resource

  • Session Replay
  • User Interaction Recording
  • Click Tracking
  • Scroll Tracking
  • Form Input Capture
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Debugging Tools
  • Product Analytics

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Documentation & Resources

Official Documentation