diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 6b273a422..84306bcff 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 14
 exemptLabels:
 - security
 - enhancement
+- in progress
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: wontfix
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable