diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 69e5dad2..e1530fcc 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Be sure to check the existing issues (both open and closed!).
+Be sure to check the existing issues (both open and closed!), and make sure you are running the latest version of Pipenv.
 
 If you're requesting a new feature or leaving feedback, please use this forum instead:
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Bug_report.md
index 229919b8..0a9b3421 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Bug_report.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
 ---
 
-Be sure to check the existing issues (both open and closed!).
+Be sure to check the existing issues (both open and closed!), and make sure you are running the latest version of Pipenv.
 
 If you're requesting a new feature or leaving feedback, please use this forum instead:
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Feature_request.md
index 5418f88e..4292912e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/Feature_request.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name: Feature request
 about: Suggest an idea for this project
 ---
 
-Be sure to check the existing issues (both open and closed!).
+Be sure to check the existing issues (both open and closed!), and make sure you are running the latest version of Pipenv.
 
 If you're requesting a new feature or leaving feedback, please use this forum instead: