diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index cbaf61a8377..d1b33bbc4c3 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - pinned 📌
   - security
+  - blocked 🚫
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable