diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 84928d1b815..bc99e4383ca 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 daysUntilClose: false
 
 # Label to use when marking as stale
-staleLabel: stale
+staleLabel: status:stale
 
 # Comment to post when marking as stale
 markComment: >