diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index d66213efec..408ab3e0bc 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -15,5 +15,5 @@ markComment: false
 
 only: issues
 
-staleLabel: stale
+staleLabel: inactive