diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 3ca71ce76..2c22146ae 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
+# Please search the issue tracker for existing bug reports before submitting your own. Delete this line to confirm no similar report has been posted yet.
+
 ### Bug Summary
 
 #### Steps to reproduce
@@ -17,10 +19,12 @@ assignees: ''
 
 #### Screenshot
 
+#### LMMS version used
+
 #### Logs
 <details>
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
 <pre>
-# paste here
+<!-- paste logs here -->
 </pre>
 </details>
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index feacb8fdb..f9a0ae192 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,8 +7,12 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
+# Please search the issue tracker for existing feature requests before submitting your own. Delete this line to confirm no similar request has been posted yet.
+
 ### Enhancement Summary
 
 #### Justification
 
 #### Mockup
+
+<!-- If your request encompasses changes to the user interface, provide a mockup of your proposal here -->