Optional extras for writers who want a little more. The theme is complete without it — install the companion only if you want these.
What it adds
- Editorial blocks: hero, pull-quote, callout, divider, related grid, and newsletter.
- A filterable blog grid for archive and journal pages.
- Automatic heading anchors for deep-linking long posts.
- A subtle reading-progress indicator.
- Previous / next post navigation.
- A related-posts grid to keep readers reading.
Installing
Go to Plugins › Add New, upload the Fernlight Companion zip (or find it in the plugin directory once listed), and click Activate. You can deactivate it at any time without breaking your site.
Why it is a separate plugin
It follows a core WordPress principle: themes handle presentation, plugins handle content and behavior. Keeping the custom blocks in a plugin means switching themes later never deletes the content you built with them. That is why Fernlight renders correctly with the plugin active or inactive.
See it in context in the Pattern Library, or get oriented in Getting Started.