diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 48f25a6339..55da4e31c5 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 7
 exemptLabels:
   - priority/critical-urgent
   - priority/important-longterm
+  - kind/feature
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable