diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
index 1c1fcd3bc77..ec78fc97f4f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ body:
       label: Additional context
       description: Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: checkboxes
     attributes:
       label: I've read and agree with the following