diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 68123cd0c4a..29524ffc3f7 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@
 
 
 #### What are the steps to reproduce?
-
-Providing a Plunker (or similar) is the *best* way to get the team to see your issue.
-Plunker template: https://goo.gl/DlHd6U
+Providing a StackBlitz/Plunker (or similar) is the *best* way to get the team to see your issue. <br/>
+Plunker starter (using on `@master`): https://goo.gl/DlHd6U<br/>
+StackBlitz starter (using latest `npm` release): https://goo.gl/wwnhMV<br/>
 
 
 #### What is the use-case or motivation for changing an existing behavior?
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ This is the home for the Angular team's Material Design components built for and
 [Documentation, demos, and guides][aio] |
 [Google group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/angular-material2) |
 [Contributing](https://github.com/angular/material2/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) |
-[Plunker Template](http://plnkr.co/edit/o077B6uEiiIgkC0S06dd?p=preview)
+[Plunker Template](http://plnkr.co/edit/o077B6uEiiIgkC0S06dd?p=preview) |
+[StackBlitz Template](https://stackblitz.com/edit/angular-material2-issue?file=app%2Fapp.component.ts)
 
 ### Getting started