diff --git a/pkgs/tools/archivers/gnutar/default.nix b/pkgs/tools/archivers/gnutar/default.nix
index a6f5052ad08..8ec34ce6730 100644
--- a/pkgs/tools/archivers/gnutar/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/tools/archivers/gnutar/default.nix
@@ -62,5 +62,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
 
     maintainers = [ ];
     platforms = stdenv.lib.platforms.all;
+
+    priority = 10;
   };
 }