diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04--feature-request-for-freecodecamp-org-s-platforms.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04--feature-request-for-freecodecamp-org-s-platforms.yml
index 965f6faa7fb..7d147e2d60c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04--feature-request-for-freecodecamp-org-s-platforms.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/04--feature-request-for-freecodecamp-org-s-platforms.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 name: New Feature - Request a new feature for our Platforms
 description: Suggest an idea for freeCodeCamp.org's /learn, /news, Community Forum, Code Radio, or other platforms.
-labels: ['type: feature request']
+labels: ['type: feature request', 'status: waiting triage']
 body:
   - type: textarea
     attributes: