diff --git a/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts b/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
index 934df743e..da770b71b 100644
--- a/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
+++ b/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
@@ -105,7 +105,9 @@ function nav() {
     },
     {
       text: '💻 Open Editor',
-      link: 'https://mermaid.live/',
+      link: 'https://mermaid.live/edit',
+      target: '_blank',
+      rel: 'external',
     },
   ];
 }