diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index d003a4787..4adcdb102 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+IMPORTANT: Please disable plugins prior to posting a bug report.  If you have a problem with a plugin please post on the plugin repository.  Thanks!
+
 ---
 name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
@@ -28,6 +30,7 @@ If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
  - OS: [e.g., Ubuntu 20.04]
  - Node.js version (`node --version`):
  - npm version (`npm --version`):
+ - Is the server free of plugins: 
 
 **Desktop (please complete the following information):**
  - OS: [e.g. iOS]