The Women's 100 metre freestyle competition at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships was held on 22 and 23 June 2022.

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

The heats were started on 22 June at 09:00.

[3] The semifinals were started on 22 June at 18:11.

[4] The final was held on 23 June at 18:02.