diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index 877c8d6e..37ee604b 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -600,6 +600,12 @@ defaults:
         - bcc
         - bcc news
         - RELEASE
+  - scope:
+      path: ""
+      type: platforms
+    values:
+      layout: base
+
   - scope:
       path: ""
       type: posts