diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 4f55718b9..98a35c5af 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 20
 exemptLabels:
   - pinned
   - security
+  - backlog
 # 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