diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 984f9a9ea..3060fa8a4 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -7,30 +7,26 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-**Describe the bug**
+## Describe the bug
 
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
 
 If you have a problem with a specific package or NixOS,
-you probably want to file an issue at https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues. 
+you probably want to file an issue at https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/issues.
 
-**Steps To Reproduce**
+## Steps To Reproduce
 
 1. Go to '...'
 2. Click on '....'
 3. Scroll down to '....'
 4. See error
 
-**Expected behavior**
+## Expected behavior
 
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
-**`nix-env --version` output**
+## `nix-env --version` output
 
-**Additional context**
+## Additional context
 
 Add any other context about the problem here.
-
-**Priorities**
-
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 42c658b52..c7f0d842b 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,18 +7,18 @@ assignees: ''
 
 ---
 
-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+## 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 [...]
 
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
+## Describe the solution you'd like
+
 A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
 
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+## Describe alternatives you've considered
+
 A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
 
-**Additional context**
+## Additional context
+
 Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
-
-**Priorities**
-
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installer.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installer.md
index 3768a49c9..05a2e1474 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installer.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installer.md
@@ -30,7 +30,3 @@ assignees: ''
 ```
 
 </details>
-
-## Priorities
-
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/missing_documentation.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/missing_documentation.md
index be3f6af97..250373feb 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/missing_documentation.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/missing_documentation.md
@@ -25,7 +25,3 @@ assignees: ''
 [latest Nix manual]: https://nixos.org/manual/nix/unstable/
 [source]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/tree/master/doc/manual/src
 [open documentation issues and pull requests]: https://github.com/NixOS/nix/labels/documentation
-
-## Priorities
-
-Add :+1: to [issues you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 217b19108..529af0f37 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -9,7 +9,3 @@
 <!-- Invasive change: Discuss alternative designs or approaches you considered. -->
 
 <!-- Large change: Provide instructions to reviewers how to read the diff. -->
-
-# Priorities
-
-Add :+1: to [pull requests you find important](https://github.com/NixOS/nix/pulls?q=is%3Aopen+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).