I think it's a particular problems with extensions because:
1. They usually mostly work in the background, don't need much interaction. It's almost like a built-in browser feature changing owners.
2. They are pretty difficult to find a business model for - as opposed to SaaS stuff and mobile apps, which people pay for rather commonly. So the choice is to a) Make no money b) Ask for donations (seems to only work if it's somewhat obnoxious) c) Make money in some creative (often shady) way d) Sell the thing.
1. They usually mostly work in the background, don't need much interaction. It's almost like a built-in browser feature changing owners.
2. They are pretty difficult to find a business model for - as opposed to SaaS stuff and mobile apps, which people pay for rather commonly. So the choice is to a) Make no money b) Ask for donations (seems to only work if it's somewhat obnoxious) c) Make money in some creative (often shady) way d) Sell the thing.