diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index a59e2903..ddf2c8f3 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-- [ ] I have searched the issue tracker to check if this feature has already been requested.
+Before filing, please search the issue tracker to see if this feature has already been requested.
 
 **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 [...]