diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index f208bfcf6af8..3c1c0d7a4086 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -15,5 +15,5 @@ staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking as stale. Set to `false` to disable
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
-  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs, but
-  feel free to re-open it if needed.
+  recent activity. It will be closed after 30 days if no further activity 
+  occurs, but feel free to re-open a closed issue if needed.