diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 674e77792..46d52a383 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+```
+Please note that AntennaPod is no longer maintained until further notice.
+```
+
 How to report a bug
 -------------------
 - Use the search function to see if someone else has already reported the bug. If an issue has already been opened, see if you can add any useful information to it.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # AntennaPod
 
+```
+Please note that AntennaPod will not receive any future updates until further notice.
+```
+
+
 This is the official repository of AntennaPod, a podcast manager for Android.
 
 [![Download from Google Play](http://www.android.com/images/brand/android_app_on_play_large.png "Download from Google Play")](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.danoeh.antennapod)