diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 2891e743..53efce25 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ daysUntilStale: 14
 daysUntilClose: 7
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
+  - in progress 
   - pinned
   - security
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale