diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom_widget_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom_widget_issue.md
index 32d08a5b52..e989f039de 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom_widget_issue.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/custom_widget_issue.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Custom Widget
 about: Issues or questions related to developing a custom widget
-labels: type:custom-widget
+labels: "Custom Widget"
 ---
 
 <!--