“ Take action to continue accessing the content on thisOpen site” popup

[Zombie]

just tried opening GA (iPad 6 iOS 16.6) and got the above message in a small popup window blocking access (I can’t post it - I “printed” a pdf)

This is the content inside the popup window (with the GA page ‘darkened’ in the background and my “logged in” avatar clearly visible):

   “GA logo

    Unlock more content
    Take action to continue accessing the content on thisOpen site

    View a short ad

    Site-wide access for 24 hours“
 

I clicked the “play” button inside the popup as requested to ‘see the ad’ but not much happened

so I closed the browser tab

and reopened GA with no issue

Now I’m concerned the popup was malware and clicking it has installed it on my iPad…  

 

Edit to add: It’s just popped up again  The only way to clear it is to close the browser tab +reopen. 
Edit (second): It’s happened again - I give up 

Edited June 13, 2025 by Zombie

[Myr]

This is a new Google Ad Feature called "offer wall".  They will show up occasionally and offer more revenue to support the site.

They should only show up occasionally.

[Krista]

I'm getting multiple interactive ads as well, that I have to close to continue. I can only function on the forums for 5 - 10 minutes between ads before I get another one. I'll make an attempt to post screen shots for whenever it happens. It started happening this week. 

Edited June 15, 2025 by Krista

[Myr]

6 minutes ago, Krista said:

I'm getting multiple interactive ads as well, that I have to close to continue. I can only function on the forums for 5 - 10 minutes between ads before I get another one. I'll make an attempt to post screen shots for whenever it happens. It started happening this week. 

There might be something going on with the auto-ads. (automatic ads feature from Google)

[ReaderPaul]

I have not seen any of those.  Is it because I am a Premium subscriber?

[TalonRider]

2 hours ago, ReaderPaul said:

I have not seen any of those.  Is it because I am a Premium subscriber?

Premium members should not see them.