diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 2921bf1..837184b 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -9,10 +9,14 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "gradle"
     directory: "/"
     schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
+      interval: "monthly"
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7
 
   # Maintain dependencies for GitHub Actions
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
     directory: "/"
     schedule:
-      interval: "weekly"
+      interval: "monthly"
+    cooldown:
+      default-days: 7