diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index ea0ae6c4..02646c78 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - bug
   - enhancement
-staleLabel: wontfix
+staleLabel: stale
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
   recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs.