.pioneer
.pioneer is a brand extension, run by Pioneer Corporation since 2016. Only Pioneer Corporation, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .pioneer names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Pioneer Corporation |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 2 June 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/pioneer/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/pioneer |
Look up a .pioneer domain
The .pioneer registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .pioneer domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .pioneer extension?
Pioneer Corporation is the registry operator for .pioneer. The registry keeps the list of every .pioneer name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .pioneer domain?
Only Pioneer Corporation, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .pioneer names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .pioneer created?
.pioneer was added to the DNS root zone on 2 June 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .pioneer domain?
The .pioneer registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/pioneer/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .pioneer signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .pioneer zone is signed, so a .pioneer domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.