diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 1fe104b..9cc7dd5 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -26,3 +26,6 @@ ascii = "1.0.0"
 lto = "fat"
 codegen-units = 1
 panic = "abort"
+
+[badges]
+maintenance = { status = "passively-maintained" }
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6056c2a..d16bb78 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -82,3 +82,7 @@ Now your webring members can add links on their page to `https://your.web.site/n
 - that's it for now!
 
 Do you run a webring that uses faery ring?  I'd love to know, and add you to the list if you'd like! 💜
+
+## Maintence
+
+Due to the relatively small scope and size of faery-ring, it doesn't require much maintence, and I'm not interested in adding very many features.  I'll respond to the any issues and feature requests that are opened, and stay on top of any bugs, but for the most part faery-ring is [passively maintained](https://doc.rust-lang.org/cargo/reference/manifest.html#the-badges-section).