diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index f9201f948..e74a5a761 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Oh no, a bug! It happens. Thanks for reporting an issue with NewPipe. To make it
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 ### Checklist
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 - [x] I am using the latest version - x.xx.x <!-- Check https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases -->
 - [ ] I checked, but didn't find any duplicates (open OR closed) of this issue in the repo. <!-- Seriously, check. O_O -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index c4d378d14..361c8057f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ assignees: ''
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 - [x] I checked, but didn't find any duplicates (open OR closed) of this issue in the repo. <!-- Seriously, check. O_O -->
 - [ ] I have read the contribution guidelines given at https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/blob/HEAD/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md.