diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 70c81c7b1..647cfbabb 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -79,6 +79,6 @@ The [ktlint](https://github.com/pinterest/ktlint) plugin does the same job as ch
 
 ## Communication
 
-* The #newpipe channel on Libera Chat (`ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/newpipe`) has the core team and other developers in it. [Click here for webchat](https://web.libera.chat/#newpipe)!
-* You can also use a Matrix account to join the NewPipe channel at [#newpipe:libera.chat](https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:libera.chat). Some convenient clients, available both for phone and desktop, are listed at that link.
-* You can post your suggestions, changes, ideas etc. on either GitHub or IRC.
+* You can use a Matrix account to join the NewPipe channel at [#newpipe:matrix.newpipe-ev.de](https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:matrix.newpipe-ev.de). Some convenient clients, available both for phone and desktop, are listed at that link.
+* Alternatively, the #newpipe channel on Libera Chat (`ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/newpipe`) can also be joined, as it is bridged to the Matrix room. [Click here for webchat](https://web.libera.chat/#newpipe)!
+* You can post your suggestions, changes, ideas etc. on either GitHub or Matrix (including via IRC).
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index 4721637bf..49ab78c7d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ contact_links:
   - name: ❓ Question
     url: https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/discussions/new?category=questions
     about: Ask about anything NewPipe-related
+  - name: 💬 Matrix
+    url: https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:matrix.newpipe-ev.de
+    about: Chat with us via Matrix for quick Q/A
   - name: 💬 IRC
     url: https://web.libera.chat/#newpipe
     about: Chat with us via IRC for quick Q/A
-  - name: 💬 Matrix
-    url: https://matrix.to/#/#newpipe:libera.chat
-    about: Chat with us via Matrix for quick Q/A