Automatically keep your numbered lists in articles displaying the correct number by using this shortcode [auto-list-number].
As of April 2026, AutoListicle: Automatically Update Numbered List Articles is a WordPress listicle plugin with 70 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0.0+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2019. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: AI Infographic Maker.
Easily keep your listicles with numbered lists updated correctly by using this plugin’s shortcode [auto-list-number]. This will display the number 1 and increment with ever use. Perfect if you write blog posts with steps or “top 10 lists”. This will allow you to easily add items to your lists or move elements around without worrying about updating headings with the correct numbers.
Basic usage
[auto-list-number] Item one.
[auto-list-number] Item two.
[auto-list-number] Item three.
Countdown example (for “Top 10” style lists)
[auto-list-number display="countdown"] Best item (displays 3)
[auto-list-number display="countdown"] Second best (displays 2)
[auto-list-number display="countdown"] Third best (displays 1)
Position display examp…
| WordPress | 4.0.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
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