Spawned from this post --> mahvin's descriptive post
I just found out that there's an .scm that does something similar.
But I already wrote this .py script so... here it is
Release #1:

Release #2: (Dead center numbers and size of numbers varies to fit nicely in circle, see comparison in post #2)

Available under <Image>/Python-Fu/Label Numbers From Active Path Points


Available Options:


Instructions:
Have an active path defining where you want the number labels to be


Run Script, and you'll get 2 layers to work with (a Fill layer, and a Numbers layer so you can apply extra effects if you'd like).


If you run script with Fill Circles and Write Numbers both turned off, you'll just get circular selections of your points.

I have to admit the .scm is better if you want to move your labels around after creation as each label is created on it's own separate layer. But I think the text fits nicer with .py script especially with double digits labels and if you want apply extra effects on numbers/fill layers you can.

Comparison
Release 1

Release 2 (Dead center numbers and size varies to fit nicely in circles, look at double digits numbers).

Ofnuts has a script that adds arrowheads to a path, and I use it all the time, except anyone who knows me and Lyle, we like to take the path of least resistance where GIMP is concerned (do something in the least amount of steps). Take a look at my picture here and see if you're shelf is ready for another Golden Wilbur.

I WANT Golden Wilbur

Check it here -->Label Arrows From Path Script

Hello,
it is possible to have create a separate layer for each number.
Then the script was even more flexible.

Regards Hardy111

label_number_from_path_points (2).zip

I get "An error occurred running python_fu_label_numbers_from_path_points".

RuntimeError: Procedure 'gimp-text-layer-new' has been called with value '(null)' for argument 'fontname' (#3, type gchararray). This value is out of range.

I just created a new image and created 3 points with the Path Tool. I took all the defaults.
Two layers were created, nothing in "Draw Numbers", 1 circle in "Draw Fill".

I realized after awhile, I had not selected a Font and there was no Default :-)

label_number_from_path_points and Label Arrows From Path Script are super helpful scripts. Thank you.

(Gimp 2.8.22)