diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 9de2954d47..ee45dcf394 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -9,11 +9,12 @@
 ## Checklist
 
 Before you create this PR confirm that it meets all requirements listed below by checking the relevant checkboxes (`[x]`).
-This will ensure a smooth and quick review process. Updating the `pubspec.yaml` and changelogs is not required.
+This will ensure a smooth and quick review process.
 
 - [ ] I read the [Contributor Guide] and followed the process outlined there for submitting PRs.
 - [ ] My PR includes unit or integration tests for *all* changed/updated/fixed behaviors (See [Contributor Guide]).
 - [ ] All existing and new tests are passing.
+- [ ] I updated the version in `pubspec.yaml` and `CHANGELOG.md`.
 - [ ] I updated/added relevant documentation (doc comments with `///`).
 - [ ] The analyzer (`flutter analyze`) does not report any problems on my PR.
 - [ ] I read and followed the [Flutter Style Guide].
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index fe0461818e..4b74e3f32e 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -182,18 +182,24 @@ melos run analyze
 melos run format
 ```
 
-Before opening a Pull-Request, **please increase the build number in the `pubspec.yaml`
+### 5.3 Update version and changelog
+
+Before opening a Pull-Request, **please increase the version number in the `pubspec.yaml`
 and create a new entry in the `CHANGELOG.md` describing the change**.
 This will help us speed-up the release process for the provided fix or feature.
 
-### 5.3 Commit and push your changes
+If updating a platform package (e.g. `device_info_plus_macos`), please remember to update version and changelog of the main package (e.g. `device_info_plus`).
+
+More info about versioning can be found on [semver.org](https://semver.org/).
+
+### 5.4 Commit and push your changes
 
 Assuming all is successful, commit and push your code:
 
 1. `git commit -a -m "<your informative commit message>"`
 2. `git push origin <name_of_your_branch>`
 
-### 5.4 Create a pull request
+### 5.5 Create a pull request
 
 To send us a pull request:
 
@@ -211,7 +217,7 @@ guide. For example, for a fix to the `sensor_plus` plugin:
 Please also enable **“Allow edits by maintainers”**, this will help to speed-up the review
 process as well.
 
-### 5.5 Now be patient :)
+### 5.6 Now be patient :)
 
 Plugins tests are run automatically on contributions using GitHub Actions. Depending on
 your code contributions, various tests will be run against your updated code automatically.