diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 6e25c83d1..afc525a07 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
-daysUntilStale: 60
+daysUntilStale: 180
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
-daysUntilClose: 7
+daysUntilClose: 30
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels: []
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ staleLabel: stale
 markComment: |
   Hey there!
 
-  This issue will be automatically closed in 7 days if there would be no activity. We therefore assume that the user has lost interest or resolved the problem on their own.
+  This issue was inactive for a long time and will be automatically closed in 30 days if there isn't any further activity. We therefore assume that the user has lost interest or resolved the problem on their own.
 
   Don't worry though; if this is an error, let us know with a comment and we'll be happy to reopen the issue.