diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index cf796c647..4e6b706f0 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - pinned
   - security
+  - pr_wanted
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had