diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+---
+name: Bug or Issue Report
+about: Create a report to help us improve
+
+---
+
+## Describe the issue
+*A clear and concise description of what the bug is.*
+
+**Expected behavior:**
+
+*A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.*
+
+**Actual behavior:**
+
+*What actually happens*
+
+## To Reproduce
+*A minimal but complete config with which the problem occurs:*
+```dosini
+
+```
+*List any other steps needed to reproduce the issue besides starting polybar with the config you posted above.*
+
+## Polybar Log
+*Post everything polybar outputs to the terminal when you run it and the issue occurs below*
+```
+
+```
+
+## Screenshots
+*If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.*
+
+## Environment:
+* WM:
+* Output of `polybar -vvv`:
+
+## Additional context
+*Add any other context that you think is necessary about the problem here.*
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/build.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/build.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+---
+name: Build Issues
+about: Report issues while building polybar
+
+---
+
+## Build Process
+*Describe how you build polybar, list the exact commands you are using:*
+
+
+
+**If you build polybar directly from this repository:**
+
+* Output of `git describe --tags`:
+
+**If you use some other way (like the AUR):**
+
+*List exactly where you are building from and which version you are building.*
+
+
+## Build Log
+*Post everything that is output to the terminal while building polybar below. This HAS to include the output of the `cmake` and `make` commands, if you used them.*
+```
+
+```
+
+## Environment:
+* Distro (with Version):
+
+## Additional context
+*Add any other context that you think is necessary about the problem here.*
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+
+---
+
+## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
+*A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]*
+
+## Why does polybar need this feature?
+*Describe why this feature would be useful to a large percentage of users (You need to convince us).*
+
+## Describe the solution you'd like
+*A clear and concise description of how your solution would work. This includes possible config options that should be added.*
+
+## Describe alternatives you've considered
+*A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered, if any.*
+
+## Additional context
+*Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.*
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 952d15bc..b39736d0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Here are a few screenshots showing you what it can look like:
 
 If you need help, check out the [Support](SUPPORT.md) page.
 
-Please report any issues or bugs you may find by [creating an issue ticket](https://github.com/jaagr/polybar/issues/new) here on GitHub.
+Please report any issues or bugs you may find by [creating an issue ticket](https://github.com/jaagr/polybar/issues/new/choose) here on GitHub.
 Make sure you include steps on how to reproduce it. There's also an irc channel available at freenode, cleverly named `#polybar`.
 
 
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Find a more complete list on the [dedicated wiki page](https://github.com/jaagr/
 
 ### Building from source
 
-Please [report any problems](https://github.com/jaagr/polybar/issues/new) you run into when building the project.
+Please [report any problems](https://github.com/jaagr/polybar/issues/new/choose) you run into when building the project.
 
   ~~~ sh
   $ git clone --branch 3.2 --recursive https://github.com/jaagr/polybar