diff --git a/.github/stale.yaml b/.github/stale.yaml
index 3f309b0ca..7c8d03f12 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yaml
+++ b/.github/stale.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - "status: accepted"
   - "status: gathering feedback"
+  - "status: blocked"
 # 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