diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
index f59441893..5c4db1e2e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
@@ -1,41 +1,50 @@
 ---
-name: Bug report
-about: Report a bug in SearXNG
-title: ''
-labels: bug
-assignees: ''
-
+name: "Bug report"
+about: Report a bug in SearXNG"
+labels: ["bug"]
+type: "bug"
 ---
-<!-- PLEASE FILL THESE FIELDS, IT REALLY HELPS THE MAINTAINERS OF SearXNG -->
 
-**Version of SearXNG, commit number if you are using on master branch and stipulate if you forked SearXNG**
-<!-- If you are running on master branch using git execute this command
-in order to fetch the latest commit ID:
-```
-git log -1
-```
-If you are using searxng-docker then look at the bottom of the SearXNG page
-and check for the version after "Powered by SearXNG"
+_Replace this placeholder with a meaningful and precise description of the bug._
 
-Please also stipulate if you are using a forked version of SearXNG and
-include a link to the fork source code.
+<!-- FILL IN THESE FIELDS .. and delete the comments after reading.
+
+     Use Markdown for formatting ->  https://www.markdowntools.io/cheat-sheet
 -->
-**How did you install SearXNG?**
-<!-- Did you install SearXNG using the official wiki or using searxng-docker
-or manually by executing the searx/webapp.py file? -->
-**What happened?**
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
 
-**How To Reproduce**
-<!-- How can we reproduce this issue? (as minimally and as precisely as possible) -->
+### How To Reproduce?
+
+<!-- How can we reproduce this issue? (as minimally and as precisely as
+     possible) -->
+
+### Expected behavior
 
-**Expected behavior**
 <!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
 
-**Screenshots & Logs**
+### Screenshots & Logs
+
 <!-- If applicable, add screenshots, logs to help explain your problem. -->
 
-**Additional context**
+### Version of SearXNG
+
+<!-- Commit number if you are using on master branch and stipulate if you forked
+     SearXNG -->
+
+<!-- Look at the bottom of the SearXNG page and check for the version after
+     "Powered by SearXNG" If you are using a forked version of SearXNG include a
+     link to the fork source code. -->
+
+### How did you install SearXNG?
+
+<!-- Did you install SearXNG using the official documentation or using
+     searxng-docker? -->
+
+### Additional context
+
 <!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
 
-- [ ] I read the [AI Policy](https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/AI_POLICY.rst) and hereby confirm that this issue conforms with the policy.
+### Code of Conduct
+
+[AI Policy]: https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/AI_POLICY.rst
+
+- [ ] I read the [AI Policy] and hereby confirm that this issue conforms with the policy.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 6df909a6a..cafee44ad 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-blank_issues_enabled: true
+blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
   - name: Questions & Answers (Q&A)
     url: https://github.com/searxng/searxng/discussions/categories/q-a
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/engine-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/engine-request.md
index 53cddfdbe..d27417e47 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/engine-request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/engine-request.md
@@ -1,33 +1,46 @@
 ---
-name: Engine request
-about: Request a new engine in SearXNG
-title: ''
-labels: enhancement, engine request
-assignees: ''
-
+name: Engine request"
+about: Request a new engine in SearXNG"
+labels: ["engine request"]
+type: "feature"
 ---
-<!-- PLEASE FILL THESE FIELDS, IT REALLY HELPS THE MAINTAINERS OF SearXNG -->
 
-**Working URL to the engine**
-<!-- Please check if the engine is responding correctly before submitting it. -->
+<!-- FILL IN THESE FIELDS .. and delete the comments after reading.
 
-**Why do you want to add this engine?**
-<!-- What's special about this engine? Is it open source or libre? -->
+     Use Markdown for formatting ->  https://www.markdowntools.io/cheat-sheet
+-->
 
-**Features of this engine**
-<!-- Features of this engine: Doesn't track its users, fast, easy to integrate, ... -->
+### Working URL to the engine
 
-**How can SearXNG fetch the information from this engine?**
-<!-- List API URL, example code (using the correct markdown) and more
-that could be useful for the developers in order to implement this engine.
-If you don't know what to write, let this part blank. -->
+<!-- Please check if the engine is responding correctly before submitting -->
 
-**Applicable category of this engine**
-<!-- Where should this new engine fit in SearXNG? Current categories in SearXNG:
-general, files, images, it, map, music, news, science, social media and videos.
-You can add multiple categories at the same time. -->
+### Why do you want to add this engine?
 
-**Additional context**
-<!-- Add any other context about this engine here. -->
+<!-- What's special about this engine?  -->
 
-- [ ] I read the [AI Policy](https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/AI_POLICY.rst) and hereby confirm that this issue conforms with the policy.
+### Features of this engine
+
+<!-- Features of this engine: Serves special content, is fast, is easy to
+     integrate, ... ? -->
+
+### How can SearXNG fetch results from this engine?
+
+<!-- List API URL, example code and more that could be useful for the developers
+     in order to implement this engine.  If you don't know what to write, let
+     this part blank. -->
+
+### Applicable category of this engine
+
+<!-- Where should this new engine fit in SearXNG?  Current categories in
+     SearXNG: general, files, images, it, map, music, news, science, social
+     media and videos. -->
+
+### Additional context
+
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
+
+### Code of Conduct
+
+[AI Policy]: https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/AI_POLICY.rst
+
+- [ ] I read the [AI Policy] and hereby confirm that this issue conforms with the policy.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
index eff79bf8d..d488a4e74 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature-request.md
@@ -1,23 +1,32 @@
 ---
-name: Feature request
-about: Request a new feature in SearXNG
-title: ''
-labels: enhancement
-assignees: ''
-
+name: "Feature request"
+about: "Request a new feature in SearXNG"
+labels: ["new feature"]
+type: "feature"
 ---
-<!-- PLEASE FILL THESE FIELDS, IT REALLY HELPS THE MAINTAINERS OF SearXNG -->
 
-**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 [...] -->
+_Replace this placeholder with a concise description of the feature._
+
+<!-- FILL IN THESE FIELDS .. and delete the comments after reading.
+
+     Use Markdown for formatting ->  https://www.markdowntools.io/cheat-sheet
+-->
+
+### Is your feature request related to a problem?
+
+<!-- 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**
-<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->
+### Code of Conduct
 
-- [ ] I read the [AI Policy](https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/AI_POLICY.rst) and hereby confirm that this issue conforms with the policy.
+[AI Policy]: https://github.com/searxng/searxng/blob/master/AI_POLICY.rst
+
+- [ ] I read the [AI Policy] and hereby confirm that this issue conforms with the policy.