diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index ff74167d..55d86967 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "npm"
     # Look for `package.json` and `lock` files in the `root` directory
     directory: "/"
+    target-branch: "develop"
     # Check the npm registry for updates every day (weekdays)
     schedule:
       interval: "daily"
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "docker"
     # Look for a `Dockerfile` in the `root` directory
     directory: "/"
+    target-branch: "develop"
     # Check for updates once a week
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"
@@ -24,5 +26,6 @@ updates:
         # Maintain dependencies for Composer
   - package-ecosystem: "composer"
     directory: "/"
+    target-branch: "develop"
     schedule:
       interval: "daily"