It looks better, also: the old background would be fine as long as it's visibly separated from the plugin list - that way, you don't have to look closer to know what is the thing you are looking for.
Ps. I think it'd be better to provide an old-fashioned list-like plugin repo, or a first page with those big buttons (featured plugins) and a category list on the side that when clicked shows you a normal list.
Ps. I think it'd be better to provide an old-fashioned list-like plugin repo, or a first page with those big buttons (featured plugins) and a category list on the side that when clicked shows you a normal list.