diff --git a/renovate.json b/renovate.json
index 5efbfc16..5f911679 100644
--- a/renovate.json
+++ b/renovate.json
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
   "extends": [
     "apollo-open-source"
   ],
+  "automerge": false,
   "packageRules": [
     {
       "paths": [