'Add our extensions to see the content' Pop-ups

Web surfers that are wondering what is the purpose of the 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-ups may want to read the following article. The 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-ups are used the same way as banners and floating ad-boxes. Sites that feature a limited number of ads may use tools like the 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-ups to invite the user to install one or more extensions associated with the site. The apps promoted via the 'Add our extensions to see the content' messages may alter your new tab page layout, your homepage, default search provider and allow you to load protected content on the Internet. Usually, the 'Add our extensions to see the content' extensions may change your default search engine to a customized version of Yahoo and MyWay.com. If you proceed with the installation of one such extension, your online activity on the recommended search portal will help generate ad revenue for the site that brought the 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-up on your screen.

It may be a little confusing at this point so let me try to present the case in simpler terms. A site that you like might use the 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-ups to advertise a new feature that is exclusive to its visitors. An example can be given with the Ecosia browser extension that allows users to search from their navigation bar. The free extension allows advertisers associated with your favorite site to offer targeted commercial content and more relevant ads. That way, you are not required to tolerate intrusive advertisements that may break a site's beautiful layout, and you can load the page faster. It can be viewed as a "Win-Win situation." However, there are pages on the Internet that use the 'Add our extensions to see the content' notifications to spread adware and browser hijackers. You might want to check if your favorite site has a supporter initiative and if it includes the usage of browser extensions before you install the software promoted on the 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-ups. Some PC users may not recognize riskware, adware and browser hijackers that are offered as recommended software via the 'Add our extensions to see the content' warnings. You may be interested in using the aid of a reputable anti-malware scanner if you intend to add a browser extension introduced by an 'Add our extensions to see the content' pop-up window.