diff --git a/rules/S6961/csharp/metadata.json b/rules/S6961/csharp/metadata.json
index f3d4d9be3d7..7116988462a 100644
--- a/rules/S6961/csharp/metadata.json
+++ b/rules/S6961/csharp/metadata.json
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
     "constantCost": "5min"
   },
   "tags": [
-    "asp.net"
+    "asp.net",
+    "performance"
   ],
   "defaultSeverity": "Major",
   "ruleSpecification": "RSPEC-6961",