diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index bcdd71c075..d2963a6b8a 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 daysUntilStale: 21
 daysUntilClose: 7
 staleLabel: stale
+exemptLabels:
+  - "cmty:feature-request"
 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.